Laboratory Assistant II - Per Diem

nshs; Glenview (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

NSHS is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II - Per Diem to support the Glenbrook Hospital laboratory operations. The role involves receiving and processing specimens, entering orders into LIS/HIS systems, and ensuring accurate specimen tracking and delivery to testing areas.

Hours are Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3pm, with per diem status and rotating holidays. A high school diploma is required, with one year of experience in healthcare preferred; familiarity with lab workflows and data entry is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 1 year of experience in a comparable healthcare setting preferred for external candidates.
• Laboratory, medical, biological and data entry skills are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Receive and scan patient samples into the Laboratory Information System (LIS/HIS).
• Process various laboratory specimens and prepare them for testing.
• Centrifuge, aliquot, and deliver specimens to the in-house or reference labs as needed.
• Document lab receipt of specimens and ensure accurate order entry and specimen tracking.

Skills

Laboratory

Medical

Biological

Data entry

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 - Per Diem
• Location: Glenbrook Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Per Diem
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3pm, 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.