Laboratory Assistant I - Per Diem

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 262,000 - 395,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay

Incentive pay

Annual increases

Career growth opportunities

Medical, dental, vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program savings plan

Health savings account options

Retirement with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I - Per Diem at Evanston Hospital. Responsibilities include triage, accession, and processing of specimens, with quality control and clerical duties supporting a busy lab environment.

The role requires at least one year of laboratory experience and a High School Diploma or equivalent, with basic computer and customer service skills. Per diem schedule, day hours, and weekend/holiday rotation may apply.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: at least 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Skills: basic computer skills, customer service, and laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Triage, accession, and process non-gynecologic, gynecologic, and FNA specimens.
• Assist with quality control processes to ensure instruments and reagents meet performance standards.
• Perform related clerical tasks such as answering phone inquiries and providing results data.
• Maintain a safe work environment and handle biohazardous materials per protocol.
• Participate in inventory and ordering management.
• Promote patient satisfaction and professional conduct with staff and patients.
• Support training and mentorship for new staff.
• Ensure quality and compliance through laboratory logs.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service

Laboratory techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

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