Medical Lab Assistant-28123

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The position requires teamwork to meet deadlines and ensure quality patient care. A high school diploma with lab experience or an associated degree in related sciences is required. The shift runs 2:00 PM–10:30 PM with full-time hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2+ years of lab experience using standard procedures.
• Associate degree in Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Teamwork is required to meet deadlines and deliver quality care.

Responsibilities

• Enter, retrieve, and document laboratory data accurately and register orders.
• Accept, prepare, and process specimens and ensure proper labeling and tracking.
• Prepare specimens for transport and handle transportation to Rush laboratory locations as needed.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and document preventative maintenance.
• Communicate results with appropriate personnel and ensure read-back when required.
• Disinfect work areas and follow all Rush Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 2 years lab experience

Associate Degree in Chemistry/Biological Sciences/Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science

Job description

Location: Oak Park, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Oak Park

Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital

Department: Laboratory

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 2

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (2:00PM - 10:30PM)

Pay Range: $17.63 - $24.91 per hour

Summary

This position is responsible for supporting laboratory operations by accepting, preparing, and processing specimens; maintaining laboratory equipment; and ensuring accurate data entry and specimen tracking.

Other Information

• A high school diploma or equivalent PLUS two years of documented work experience using formal, standard laboratory procedures OR
• An Associate Degree from an accredited institution in any of the following areas: Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients.

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs multiple computer entry, inquiry, and receiving functions. Performs transcription of laboratory orders and registration activities when needed. Demonstrates good communication and customer service skills on the phone and in person. Calls critical results, documents to whom and that a “read back” was performed within the expected time frame.
• Accessions and processes specimens according to the appropriate procedure, prepares specimens for transport or delivery, and recognizes and resolves any specimen and equipment problems.
• Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area. Labels and processes specimens properly. Performs all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision once trained. All testing must be done following Rush-approved Policies and Procedures.
• Performs required preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation.
• Performs basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents the action and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems.
• Disinfects the area at the beginning and end of each shift; accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification.
• Delivers specimens to Rush laboratory locations, and/or loads specimens on instrumentation. Additional job duties will be defined by the laboratory's specific bench or assignment competencies.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.