Lab Assistant - Clinical Lab

Saint Francis Hospital•Evanston, IL

2d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant works in the Clinical Lab at Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. The role follows CLIA guidelines. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not read, result, verify, or interpret laboratory tests; perform tests involving quantitative measurement or calculations; calibrate instruments; or review quality-control results. Direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person is required while assisting in the analytical testing phase. The position performs clerical and specimen-processing work, supports patient and visitor interactions, maintains supplies and clean work areas, and assists with laboratory operations. With documented training, the assistant may perform specified maintenance, troubleshooting, quality-control, and culture-related tasks. Other duties may be assigned by the department manager or director. The schedule is full-time days, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with rotating weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
State certification as CPT I or CPT II if required in the state where the laboratory is located.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintenance of current certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintenance of current certification.

Responsibilities

Perform computer entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
Greet patients and visitors politely and communicate effectively by telephone and in person.
Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory test terminology and phlebotomy equipment used to collect specimens from newborns through geriatric patients.
Process pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens during the pre-analytic phase only.
Process specimens for reference laboratories.
Stock and order routine supplies.
Keep storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean.
Process or place specimens on laboratory instruments according to established policies and procedures.
With proper documented training, perform instrument preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, assist with quality-control procedures, perform primary culture inoculations and slide staining preparations, and subculture from liquid media.
Perform other duties assigned by the department manager or director, such as monitoring, mail, fax, answering phones, and interdepartmental deliveries.
Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation.
Perform runner duties.
Assist with transcribing post-analytic results.