Laboratory Assistant III - Microbiology & Phlebotomy

Springfield Clinic; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Laboratory Assistant III to perform urine microscopy, culture setup, and processing of bone marrow and other specimens. The role includes posting charges, assisting with inventory, and ensuring accurate specimen handling and reporting.

You will support multiple lab sections, answer phones, coordinate with physicians and patients, and adhere to HIPAA and safety policies while maintaining quality and efficiency in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with documentation.
• Phlebotomy and medical lab experience needed.
• After six months, duties should be performed accurately.

Responsibilities

• PROCESSING - receiving specimens, ensure samples are present, aliquot as needed, send out for testing, manage add-on tests, mailings, and reportable levels to state health dept.
• ASSIST WITH BONE MARROW - collect supplies, assist physician, prepare smears and select tubes/media for tests.
• URINE MICROSCOPY - operate microscope, identify crystals/cellular structures, correlate results.
• MICROBIOLOGY - set up cultures, maintain identity, organize workflow.
• BILLING - post charges, review invoices, request credits, assist inventory/LIS coordination.
• Answer phones and contact patients or physician offices.
• Comply with Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to OSHA and Springfield Clinic training requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service and follow the SC Way.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Communication

Stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Springfield Clinic is seeking a Laboratory Assistant III to perform urine microscopy, culture setup, and processing of bone marrow and other specimens. The role includes posting charges, assisting with inventory, and ensuring accurate specimen handling and reporting.

You will support multiple lab sections, answer phones, coordinate with physicians and patients, and adhere to HIPAA and safety policies while maintaining quality and efficiency in a busy clinical environment.