PRN Lab Assistant — Flexible Shifts & Sample Care

Javon-Bea-Hospital; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a laboratory professional to support patient care in the clinical laboratory. The role involves collecting samples, performing waived and moderate complexity tests, and documenting quality control activities.

Flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, and holidays is required. A high school diploma is acceptable, with an associate degree in science preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; additional science training is advantageous.
• Associate degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences preferred.
• Experience in clinical or laboratory settings is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients, order and collect samples following established protocols.
• Perform waived and moderate complexity tests as defined by CLIA policies.
• Analyze results and ensure chart accuracy before release of information.
• Maintain quality control and participate in proficiency testing as required.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory procedures

Documentation

Calibration

Education

Associate degree in science

High school diploma

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Automated analyzers

Instrument calibration

Job description

Mercyhealth is seeking a laboratory professional to support patient care in the clinical laboratory. The role involves collecting samples, performing waived and moderate complexity tests, and documenting quality control activities.

Flexibility to work alternate shifts, weekends, and holidays is required. A high school diploma is acceptable, with an associate degree in science preferred.