What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant II position at NorthShore University HealthSystem?
Hourly Pay Range:
$19.31 - $28.00 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Position Highlights:
- Position: Laboratory Assistant II
- Location: Northwest Community Hospital
- Part time or Full time: Full time
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, rotating weekends and holidays
What you will do:
- Evaluating blood, urine, and other specimens for acceptability for testing at outside laboratories.
- Preparing specimens for transport to outside performing laboratories following individual laboratory requirements
- Monitoring and placing supply orders for replenishing laboratory supplies from performing lab to ensure adequate inventory of materials for main hospital off-site collection sites and client sites.
- Assisting with order interpretation of testing performed by outside laboratories.
- Accurately recording and document specimen information, test results, and patient data in laboratory information system.
- Maintaining organized records and ensuring data confidentiality and security.
- Assisting in the preparation of reports and documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Adhering to all safety protocols and infection control measures, including the proper disposal of biohazardous materials.
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory and accreditation standards, including CLIA and CAP.
- Assisting laboratory technologists and scientists with various tasks, including sample preparation, data analysis.
- Collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth laboratory operations and workflows.
- Maintaining and cleaning laboratory work environment.
What you will need:
- High School Required
- Certification: NA
- Experience: 1 Year laboratory experience, with strong understanding of laboratory processes and safety protocols required.
- Unique or Preferred Skills: Strong customer focused mindset, ability to handle changing priorities and urgent requests, professional phone and email etiquette.
Benefits:
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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