Medical Lab Assistant-29296

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,517,000 - 71,317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rush benefits

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Pathology Lab Support role in the RML Pathology department. The position is full-time and involves 8-hour shifts from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

The work supports laboratory operations by accepting, preparing, and processing specimens, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate data entry and specimen tracking. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with two years of lab experience or an Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biological

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of lab experience OR an Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and adhere to lab procedures.
• Demonstrated teamwork and strong communication in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Accept, prepare, and process specimens and register related data.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Ensure proper PPE usage and follow Rush-approved policies and procedures.
• Deliver specimens to Rush laboratory locations and support bench assignments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in Chemistry or Medical/Lab Science

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RML Pathology

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

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (6:00AM - 2:30PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits)

Pay Range: $17.63 - $24.91 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

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 and within the expected time frame.
• Accessions and processes specimens according to the appropriate procedure prepare specimens accordingly for transport or delivery. 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 action and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems all the time. Able to recognize when additional help is needed and seek out that help.
• 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.