Laboratory Assistant II - Per Diem

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

Benefits offered by this job

Shift pay

On-call pay

Holiday pay

Incentive pay

Annual increases

Career pathways

Medical, Dental, Vision

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

Job summary

Endeavor Health’s Laboratory Assistant II - Per Diem role at Highland Park Hospital involves performing a range of microbiology assays under supervision, ensuring accuracy through calibration and maintenance of instruments, and solving interdepartmental issues to maintain high diagnostic quality.

The position emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and adherence to CLIA-related testing requirements, with shift pattern and per diem eligibility in place.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; Associate's degree in biological science preferred for moderate to high complexity testing.
• Capable of solving technical and interdepartmental problems with supervision; good communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, performs routine and complex assays in Microbiology.
• Maintains and calibrates multiplex instrumentation systems to ensure accuracy.
• Routinely resolves technical and interdepartmental problems related to laboratory areas.
• Identifies problems that may affect test performance and takes corrective action or notifies supervisors.
• Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively with others with good communication and organization.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma

Associate 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.

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 or notifying appropriate supervisory personnel to assist with 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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