Rosemont

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Rosemont, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, day shift position in the Histology department at IL ACL Laboratories in Rosemont. The role involves specimen handling, processing, limited testing, data entry, equipment maintenance, and training new employees. The Lab Assistant will work closely with the Supervisor and technical specialists to ensure smooth workflow and compliance with laboratory standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Typically requires 3 years of experience in related laboratory functions.
Demonstrates knowledge and experience in laboratory functions.
Demonstrates knowledge of medical terms.
Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
Keyboarding and typing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good listening skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with CAP checklist items that pertain to their duties in the areas of their oversight.

Responsibilities

Receives and sorts specimens and assists with detailed specimen handling; packages and tracks specimens for transport and performs specimen storage and retrieval.
Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing.
Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) 1988 guidelines, according to established policies and procedures.
Performs laboratory result entry in the computer system.
Enters and verifies test requests into the laboratories' computer system.
Notifies providers of stat, critical, and other abnormal results and exceptions as defined by policy and procedure.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and makes minor repairs when needed.
Runs quality control checks.
Reviews logs and documentation to ensure compliance needs are met.
Reviews new lot/new shipment on testing in areas of oversight to ensure QC performed as needed. Also includes lot to lot requirements.
Processes specimens for testing, including aliquoting, pre-analytical steps, and loading instruments, while maintaining proper specimen identification.
Acts as a resource and trains new employees.
Assists Supervisor with workflow improvement, dept. projects and implementation of system initiatives, where appropriate.
Assists supervisor and technical specialist in inspection preparedness.
Familiar with CAP checklist items that pertain to their duties in the areas of their oversight.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program