Laboratory Assistant II - Core Lab

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program Savings Plan

Job summary

Endeavor Health’s Evanston Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to support a busy clinical lab. You will handle specimen receipt, processing, and documentation within LIS/HIS systems, ensuring accurate tracking from intake to testing.

The role requires a High School Diploma with relevant healthcare experience; external candidates should have at least one year in a comparable setting. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; healthcare experience preferred.
• Experience in lab settings and data entry is beneficial.
• Competency in handling specimens and basic lab workflows.

Responsibilities

• Order tests into LIS/HIS and document lab receipt of specimens.
• Process various laboratory specimens.
• Receive and scan patient samples into the Laboratory Information System.
• Centrifuge, aliquot, prepare and deliver specimens for testing.
• Perform specimen tracking, packaging and order/result entry.

Skills

Data entry

Laboratory

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

LIS

HIS

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: Evanston Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, e/o weekend and rotating holidays

What you will do:

• Position is also responsible for ordering tests into the Laboratory and Hospital (LIS/HIS) computer systems and documenting lab receipt of specimen
• Processing of various laboratory specimens.
• Receive and scan patient samples into the Laboratory Information System
• Centrifuge, aliquot, prepare and deliver specimens for testing either by the in-house laboratory and/or outside reference laboratory (where applicable).
• Perform specimen tracking, packaging and order and result entry of specimens.

What you will need:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Certification: None
• Experience: For Lab Assistant I candidates, demonstrated competency and proficiency in all Lab Assistant I job responsibilities. For external candidates, one (1) year of experience in a comparable healthcare setting
• Unique or Preferred Skills: Laboratory, medical, biological and data entry preferred.

Benefits:

• 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. 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.