Laboratory Assistant, Full-Time

Mercyhealth; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being Programs

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional to join our team in Crystal Lake, IL. The role focuses on collecting, processing, and analyzing patient specimens, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely reporting of results.

You will perform waived and moderate complexity tests, monitor QC, and support daily lab operations to deliver high-quality patient care. 40 hours per week with every other weekend; shifts include 5:00am-1:30pm and 9:30am-6:00pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred/appropriate training.
• Associate's degree or higher in chemical, physical, or biological sciences or medical laboratory science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use the information system to receive patients, collect samples, run tests, answer questions from clinicians, document quality control, and generate required reports.
• Confirm accuracy of specimen identification; evaluate specimen quality and document any suboptimal samples; initiate recollection as needed.
• Perform waived and moderate complexity lab tests per CLIA 42CFR493 by automated and manual methods.
• Analyze test results prior to release to chart for validity and accuracy.
• Ensure designated turnaround times are met and critical results are reported appropriately.
• Perform quality control and proficiency testing per policy; interpret QC results for accuracy.
• Perform preventative maintenance, calibration, and minor troubleshooting of lab instrumentation.
• Maintain competency with current procedures and learn new methods; assist in admin tasks (filing/scanning).

Skills

Sample collection

Lab analysis

Quality control

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree or higher in sciences

Job description

OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for collecting, processing, and analyzing patient specimens while ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely reporting of laboratory results. The role also performs quality control, maintains laboratory equipment, troubleshoots testing issues, and supports daily laboratory operations to ensure high-quality patient care.

SCHEDULE

40-hours per week, every other weekend

SHIFT

Variable shifts, 5am-1:30pm and 9:30am-6pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize the Information System to receive patients, order and collect samples, result tests, answer questions from nurses and physicians, document quality control activities and produce reports required to perform job tasks.
• Confirms accuracy of patient sample identification prior to performing analyses; evaluates specimen quality and identifies when unacceptable. Documents information concerning quality of specimen, impact of sub-optimal specimens on test values. Initiates recollection procedure as indicated.
• Perform waived and moderate complexity lab tests as defined by CLIA in 42CFR493 by automated and manual methods according to defined policies and procedures.
• Analyze test results prior to release of information to chart for validity and accuracy.
• Assure that designated turnaround times for results are met and that critical results are appropriately reported and documented.
• Performs quality control and proficiency testing procedures as defined by policy.
• Interpret and troubleshoot quality control results to ensure accurate and precise test results.
• Performs preventative maintenance, minor troubleshooting and calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
• Maintain competency in current procedures and gain competency for new methods implemented.
• Assist in administrative office tasks including filing, scanning, and storage of laboratory documents.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred and appropriate training/experience
• Associate's degree or higher in chemical, physical, or biological sciences or medical laboratory science preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

N/A

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgment is required, but alternatives are limited by standard practices or procedures.

SUPERVISES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PAY RANGE

$20.59 - $30.88

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women