Laboratory Assistant I

Edward Elmhurst Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Edward-Elmhurst Health is hiring a Laboratory Assistant I for Evanston Hospital. The role supports testing with manual and automated systems, prepares specimens, and handles test orders. You’ll participate in lab meetings and quality initiatives while maintaining safety protocols.

The position is full-time with a 4:00 PM–12:30 AM schedule, weekdays with occasional weekends and holidays. Prior lab experience not required; attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and teamwork are required.
• No specialized certifications required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient tests using manual and automated equipment.
• Prepare histological, microbiological, and clinical pathology specimens as directed.
• Enter test orders and support quality control processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Great teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

## Laboratory Assistant IApply: EVH Evanston Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: R48606**Hourly Pay Range:**$19.22 - $27.87 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.**Position Highlights:*** Position: Laboratory Assistant I* Location: Evanston Hospital* Status: Full Time* Hours: Monday-Friday, 4pm-12:30am, e/o weekend and rotating holidays**What you will do:**1. Actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values with all staff members. Treats patients with respect and care. Instructs and encourages coworkers to treat patients and hospital staff courteously. Enhances the laboratory image by reacting positively with all customers.2. May assist with performance of patient tests, manually, and through the use of automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and or test methodologies.3. May prepare histological, microbiological, and clinical pathology including blood, urine, tissue and body fluids. May stain, coverslip slides and distributes specimens as directed.4. Enters test orders per established procedures.5. May assist with quality control processes and procedures to assure that instruments and reagents meet the required standard of performance.6. Participates in continuing education, in-services, and lab meetings.7. Performs related clerical and service tasks such as answering phone inquiries from nursing staff and physicians and gives results data as required.8. Maintains a safe work environment by using required protective devices. Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocol.9. May participate in inventory and supply ordering.10. May perform computer functions i.e., call logs, worksheets, outstanding lists. Will use these functions to efficiently manage workload and provide established turnaround times.11. Supports Total Quality Improvement philosophy in daily work by demonstrating respect for people and customer satisfaction. Participates actively in gathering and collecting data for the lab Quality committee as needed.12. Reads and responds to emails in a timely manner.13. Other duties as assigned.**What you will need:*** Education: High School Diploma* Certification: NA* Experience: None required* Unique or Preferred Skills: attention to detail & great team work **Benefits:*** Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)* Incentive pay for select positions* Opportunity for annual increases based on performance* Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development* Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options* Tuition Reimbursement* Free Parking* Wellness Program Savings Plan* Health Savings Account Options* Retirement Options with Company Match* Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay* Community Involvement Opportunities