Temporary Medical Lab Assistant – Pathology/Histology On-Site

University-of-Illinoi; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Health is seeking an Extra Help Medical Laboratory Assistant I to support the Labs/Pathology Services on the Chicago campus. This temporary position is limited to 900 hours and is onsite at Chicago, IL.

The role involves performing routine lab tasks such as preparing supplies, handling slides, organizing specimens, and assisting Pathologists under supervision. High school diploma or equivalent required, with attention to accuracy and safety in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Organize slides and blocks after sectioning.
• Prepare and deliver slides to Pathologists across various locations on West Campus, and retrieve completed slides from various Pathologist locations, daily.
• File and retrieve slides and blocks using both the ARCOS & ARCOS SL software and manual archiving methods.
• Review all requisitions, labels, and documents for accuracy and vital information (e.g. stat, fax results, etc.) and take action when such information is incomplete or incorrect.
• Separate, elevate, and report problem cases. Store problem cases away from all others for proper follow up activities.
• Maintain a clean working area in Histology, Digital Pathology, and all other areas of work.
• Dispose of slides and blocks in accordance with OSHA, CAP, and Department standards.
• Maintain reagents, supplies, equipment, etc. in Histology and Digital Pathology.
• Answer phone calls in the laboratory areas.
• Maintain eyewash logs, temperature logs, and others as assigned.
• Take inventory as needed and prepare supply orders for items needed in the area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Job description

UI Health is seeking an Extra Help Medical Laboratory Assistant I to support the Labs/Pathology Services on the Chicago campus. This temporary position is limited to 900 hours and is onsite at Chicago, IL.

The role involves performing routine lab tasks such as preparing supplies, handling slides, organizing specimens, and assisting Pathologists under supervision. High school diploma or equivalent required, with attention to accuracy and safety in a fast-paced laboratory environment.