Specimen Processing Specialist | Healthcare Lab Support

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Lab Specimen Processor in Winfield, IL to join the Central DuPage Hospital team. This full-time, 40-hour/week role handles receiving, processing, labeling and distributing specimens and performs non-high complexity testing.

The position requires knowledge of lab specimens, HIS/LIS systems, and strong customer service and clerical skills; benefits include tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Maintain organization of work while multi-tasking.
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, label, and distribute specimens.
• Perform non-high complexity testing as required.
• Understand laboratory specimens and HIS/LIS computer systems.
• Provide customer service and perform clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Lab Specimen Processor in Winfield, IL to join the Central DuPage Hospital team. This full-time, 40-hour/week role handles receiving, processing, labeling and distributing specimens and performs non-high complexity testing.

The position requires knowledge of lab specimens, HIS/LIS systems, and strong customer service and clerical skills; benefits include tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching, and career development opportunities.