Night Lab Assistant - Phlebotomy & Pre-Analytic

Saint Francis Hospital; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support pre-analytic lab operations. This full-time night shift runs 10:00 PM–6:30 AM with rotating weekends, and includes clerical duties, specimen processing, and basic lab tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities require good communication, phlebotomy knowledge, and adherence to CLIA guidelines. Candidates should have a HS diploma, some clinical lab experience, and a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• State Certified CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is in a state where required.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
• Demonstrates good telephone etiquette and greets patients and visitors in a polite manner.
• Possesses good communication skills.
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
• Demonstrates knowledge of phlebotomy and collecting specimens from newborns to geriatrics.
• Processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens (pre-analytic phase only).
• Stocks and orders routine supplies; keeps storage areas clean.
• With proper training may perform instrument maintenance, quality control, and basic culture work.
• Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation; Runner; assist in transcribing post-analytic results.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Phlebotomy knowledge

Laboratory terminology familiarity

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

State CPT I or CPT II certification (if required by state)

BLS certification

Tools

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support pre-analytic lab operations. This full-time night shift runs 10:00 PM–6:30 AM with rotating weekends, and includes clerical duties, specimen processing, and basic lab tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities require good communication, phlebotomy knowledge, and adherence to CLIA guidelines. Candidates should have a HS diploma, some clinical lab experience, and a current BLS certification.