Laboratory Assistant I

Nevada System of Higher Education; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Wellness Program

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I at Evanston Hospital to perform cytology specimen triage, processing, and support duties in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role requires a college degree in science (preferred) and lab experience; cytology exposure is a plus. This on-site position offers competitive hourly pay and paths for growth within the department.

Qualifications

• College degree in science preferred.
• Lab experience preferred.
• Experience working in a cytology lab is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Triage cytology specimens (gross and accession).
• Process gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens with various processing and staining techniques.
• Provide customer support as a technical liaison for the cytology lab inquiries.
• Assist with specimen send-outs by completing patient sample requests.
• Maintain a clean station and coordinate inventory, logs, and equipment with the supervisor.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

College degree in science

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$18.84 - $27.32 - 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
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

What you will do:

• Triage cytology specimen: gross specimen and accession specimen
• Process gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimen using various processing and staining techniques
• Provide customer support as a technical liaison for the cytology laboratory for inquiries
• Support specimen send outs by completing patient sample requests
• Maintain a clean laboratory station and work alongside team to manage the inventory, logs, equipment functions, and troubleshoot issues in the laboratory with the supervisor

What you will need:

• Education: College degree preferably in science
• Certification: n/a
• Experience: Lab experience preferred
• Unique or Preferred Skills: Laboratory experience preferred

Benefits:

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
• 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

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

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