Laboratory Assistant II

Endeavor Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Chicago, IL seeks a Laboratory Assistant II at Swedish Hospital. This full-time role supports the lab with specimen handling, processing, and documentation, ensuring HIPAA compliance and accurate LIS entry.

The position offers steady hours Mon-Fri with rotating weekends/holidays and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and at least 1 year of phlebotomy or lab experience, plus strong customer service and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 1 year phlebotomy or laboratory experience.
• Strong customer service, communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer support as a liaison between laboratory and providers.
• Specimen processing and handling according to established guidelines, protocol and procedures.
• Record and document specimen information in Laboratory Information System.
• Prepare and track specimen for transport to reference laboratories.
• Maintain organized records, and HIPAA compliance.
• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment.
• Assist with inventory control and supply ordering.
• Adhere to all safety protocol and infection control measures, including proper disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, including CAP.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Education

High school Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

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, 6am-2:30pm, rotating weekend and holidays

What you will do:

• Provide customer support as a liaison between laboratory and providers.
• Specimen processing and handling according to established guidelines, protocol and procedures.
• Record and document specimen information in Laboratory Information System.
• Prepare and track specimen for transport to reference laboratories.
• Maintain organized records, and are HIPPA compliant.
• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment.
• Assist with inventory control and supply ordering.
• Adhere to all safety protocol and infection control measures, including the proper disposal of biohazardous materials.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards, including CAP.

What you will need:

• Education: High school Diploma or equivalent
• Certification: N/A
• Experience: 1 year phlebotomy or laboratory experience
• Unique or Preferred Skills: Strong customer service, communicate and organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Premium pay for eligible employees
• 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.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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