Laboratory Assistant II

Endeavor Health; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 55,282,000 - 80,231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for shifts

Incentive pay

Annual raises based on performance

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Health/Dental/Vision options

retirement matching

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Endeavor Health is hiring a Laboratory Assistant II for Evanston Hospital in Evanston, IL. The role is full-time, with hours Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm, focusing on triaging specimens and supporting cytology processing and tests. The position emphasizes teamwork and quality patient care within a busy lab environment.

The ideal candidate has a college degree in science and prior laboratory experience. Competitive pay with benefits and growth opportunities are offered at Endeavor Health.

Qualifications

• Education: College degree preferably in science.
• Certification: None stated.
• Experience: None specified; lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triage cytology specimens (gross and accession).
• Process gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens using processing and staining techniques.
• Provide technical liaison support for cytology lab inquiries.
• Support specimen send-outs by completing patient sample requests.
• Maintain a clean station; assist with inventory, logs, equipment and issue troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with outreach and customer service to resolve specimen receipt issues.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

College degree in science

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.

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: 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
• Help troubleshoot equipment issues and specimen receipt issues by working collaboratively with outreach and customer service representatives as well as external departments

What You Will Need

• Education: College degree preferably in science
• Certification:
• Experience:
• 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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