Laboratory Assistant I - Per Diem

1100 Endeavor Health Clinical Operations; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium shift pay

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness program

Job summary

Endeavor Health Laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I - Per Diem for Evanston Hospital. Located in Evanston, IL, this role supports the lab operations Monday through Friday with per diem hours and rotating holidays.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, QC, data reporting, and maintaining safety protocols. Candidates should have at least one year of lab experience and a high school diploma. Per diem benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Education: Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: N/A
• Experience: at least one year of laboratory experience

Responsibilities

• Triage, accession, and process non-gynecologic, gynecologic, and FNA specimens.
• Assist with quality control to ensure instruments and reagents meet standards.
• Answer nurse/physician inquiries and report results as required.
• Maintain a safe work environment using protective devices.
• Handle biohazardous materials per protocol.
• Participate in inventory and ordering management.
• Promote patient satisfaction and courteous service.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Laboratory techniques

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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 - Per Diem
Location: Evanston Hospital
Full Time/Part Time: Per Diem Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, e/o weekend and roating holidays

What you will do:

• Triage, accession, and process non-gynecologic, gynecologic, and FNA specimen
• Assist with quality control processes and procedures to assure that instruments and reagents meet the required standard of performance
• Performs related clerical and service tasks such as answering phone inquiries from nursing staff and physicians and gives results data as required.
• Maintains a safe work environment by using required protective devices.
• Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocol.
• Participate in inventory and ordering management.
• 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.
• Support new staff through training and mentorship.
• Ensure quality and compliance through completion and correction of laboratory logs.

What you will need:

Education: Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Certification: N/A

Experience: at least one year of laboratory experience

Unique or Preferred Skills:

• Basic computer skills, customer service, and laboratory techniques.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• 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
• 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.

Company Culture and Values:

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. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. 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.

Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers

At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive. Your Career is our Endeavor.

EOE:

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.