Laboratory Assistant II - Per Diem

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium shift pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Retirement options with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Endeavor Health seeks a Laboratory Assistant II - Per Diem at Highland Park Hospital to perform routine and complex microbiology assays. The role supports accurate diagnostic results through calibration and maintenance of multiplex instruments and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

The position offers per diem hours, typically Monday–Friday 6:30am–3pm, with weekend and holiday rotation not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• Associate's degree in biological science or coursework to meet CLIA requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs a variety of routine and complex assays in Microbiology.
• Ensures accuracy and precision of diagnostic results through maintenance and calibration of multiplex instrumentation systems.
• Routinely resolves technical and interdepartmental problems related to the various laboratory areas.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect performance or reporting of results and takes corrective action or notifies supervising personnel.
• Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively with others with good communication and organizational skills.

Skills

Problem solving

Interdepartmental collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

HS Diploma

Associate's degree in biological 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.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Laboratory Assistant II - Per Diem
• Location: Highland Park Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time: Per Diem
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3pm, e/o weekend and rotating holidays

What you will do:

• Under the general supervision of a medical technologist/manager/director, performs a variety of routine and complex assays in Microbiology.
• Ensures the accuracy and precision of diagnostic results through performance of maintenance and calibration of multiplex instrumentation systems.
• Routinely resolves technical and interdepartmental problems related to the various laboratory areas.
• Readily identify problems that may adversely affect performance or reporting of results and taking corrective action or notifying supervising personnel when appropriate.
• Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively with others. Good communication and organizational skills.

What you will need:

• Education: HS Diploma required. Associate's degree in biological science or the requisite courses to meet CLIA requirements for moderate to high complexity testing preferred.
• Unique or Preferred Skills: Able to solve technical and interdepartmental problems related to the various Laboratory areas with assistance and under supervision. Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results and taking corrective action. Good communication and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

• 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.

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