Pathology Laboratory Assistant

Team Member Services; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 26.000 - 41.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Descripción de la vacante

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is seeking a full-time pathology laboratory associate in La Grange, IL. The role schedules 40 hours weekly, Mon-Fri 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and supports autopsy procedures, specimen handling, and clerical duties.

You will work with pathology staff to accession specimens, prepare slides, and maintain safety and inventory. Requires high school diploma and health care experience.

Formación

• Must know medical terminology and health care concepts.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrument management is required.
• Ability to interact with patients, families and clinical staff.
• Experience with pathology lab tests and submission processes is preferred.
• Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office usage expected.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate autopsy procedures and assist with specimen collection.
• Receive, identify, process, and transport specimens for pathology services.
• Perform clerical tasks including data entry and phone coverage.
• Adhere to safety policies and PPE guidelines.
• Teach and assist new staff and students as needed.
• Manage hazardous waste transport and related training.
• Order, receive, process and label pathology specimens.
• Prepare and deliver slides to pathologists.
• Maintain disinfecting and cleaning of area and equipment.
• Monitor supply inventories and ensure availability.

Conocimientos

Medical terminology

Lab instrument mgmt

Team collaboration

Healthcare concepts

Patient communication

Specimen handling

Lab tests knowledge

LIS familiarity

Accessioning

Inventory management

English proficiency

MS Office

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD

City:

LA GRANGE

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60525

Job Description:

• Schedule: 40 hours; Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
• Coordinates and schedules autopsy procedures. Assists with clinical specimen collection and processing activities.
• Receives, identifies, accessions, processes, batches, and transports specimens in-house and to offsite locations for pathology services.
• Performs clerical duties, including answering phones, data entry, and document filing.
• Maintains knowledge of safety policies, including the use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.
• Demonstrates subject matter expertise in pathology-related duties and workflows.
• Assists laboratory management with special projects and teaching new staff and students.
• Transports hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area, completing required training for proper handling and transport.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines, troubleshooting and supports education to clinical staff.
• Orders, receives, processes, and labels pathology laboratory specimens.
• Prepares, assigns, and delivers pathology slides to pathologists.
• Cleans and disinfects the work area and equipment.
• Manages supply inventories and ensures availability for use.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of laboratory instrument management [Required]
• Ability to interact in a team environment, promoting a collaborative environment [Required]
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry [Required]
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of specimen fixatives and container types [Required]
• Up-to-date knowledge of pathology laboratory tests and ordering processes [Required]
• Ability to process pathology specimens with appropriate use of hospital and laboratory information systems [Required]
• Ability to accession specimens, evaluate samples for proper submission, and document issues [Required]
• Ability to track and restock inventory, as appropriate [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]

Education:

High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience:

• 1+ experience in advent health lab [Preferred]
• 1+ relevant healthcare experience [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$18.69 - $29.91

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.