Laboratory Assistant II

Edward Elmhurst Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,601 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Edward Elmhurst Health is looking for a full-time Laboratory Assistant II at Swedish Hospital in Chicago. This role involves triaging and processing cytology and surgical specimens while providing technical support for laboratory inquiries.

Applicants should possess a high school diploma or GED, with laboratory experience preferred. The position offers various benefits including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage and accession cytology and surgical specimens.
• Process gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens using various techniques.
• Provide customer support as a technical liaison for lab inquiries.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

College degree preferably in science

Job description

## Laboratory Assistant IIApplylocations: SWH Swedish Hospital Chicagotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R43354**Hourly Pay Range:**$19.31 - $28.00 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.**Position Highlights:*** Position: Laboratory Assistant II* Location: Swedish Hospital* Full Time/Part Time: Full Time* Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm**What you will do:*** Triage and accession cytology and surgical specimens* Process gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimen using various processing and staining techniques and equipment* Provide customer support as a technical liaison for the cytology and surgical pathology laboratory for inquiries* Support specimen send outs by completing patient sample requests, and filing slides as back up to administrative assistant* Maintain a clean laboratory station and work alongside team to manage the inventory, QA logs, equipment functions, and troubleshoot issues in the laboratory with the supervisor**What you will need:*** Education: HS Diploma or GED Required/ College degree preferably in science* Certification: N/A* Experience: N/A* 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 OpportunitiesEndeavor 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.EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.