Part-Time Lab Tech II (2nd Shift) – Phlebotomy & Lab Ops

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, IL is seeking a part-time Medical Lab Technician to join the Central DuPage Hospital lab on the 2nd shift (20 hours per week). The role involves phlebotomy, specimen processing, and data entry in the LIS, with emphasis on accuracy and patient care.

You will collaborate with the lab team, perform routine testing under CLS supervision, and ensure quality control, equipment maintenance, and proper specimen handling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a general lab, specimen processing or phlebotomy area.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy Certification or training from an accredited School or Institution.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lab staff to ensure patient care.
• Receives specimens into the laboratory information system (LIS).
• Inputs and retrieves lab results in LIS.
• Register specimen drop-offs in LIS assuring accurate data entry.
• Properly processes specimens for transport to reference laboratories.
• Distributes specimens to the appropriate testing area.
• Identifies and solves problems with assistance of supervisor and coworkers.
• Verifies instrument and test kit accuracy; performs quality control and maintenance.
• Operate and maintain laboratory automation systems as appropriate.
• Performs diagnostic/analytic testing of specimens and reports results to provider.
• Performs waived and/or moderate complexity testing under CLS supervision.
• Ensures correct reference laboratory for referred specimens.
• Communicates specimen rejections and critical results to clinical staff.
• May review refrigerator temperatures and QC/QA records.
• Adheres to lab procedures with timely follow-ups on outstanding orders.
• Answers phone calls to the laboratory and triages appropriately.
• Coordinates courier pickups as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

LIS familiarity

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, IL is seeking a part-time Medical Lab Technician to join the Central DuPage Hospital lab on the 2nd shift (20 hours per week). The role involves phlebotomy, specimen processing, and data entry in the LIS, with emphasis on accuracy and patient care.

You will collaborate with the lab team, perform routine testing under CLS supervision, and ensure quality control, equipment maintenance, and proper specimen handling.