Lab Assistant

Insight • Chicago, IL

13d

About The Position

This individual is responsible for specimen processing and the analysis, evaluation, and reporting of waived and moderately complex laboratory test results, following established departmental procedures and professional standards, to provide appropriate specimens and accurate data promptly.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Twelve (12) or eighteen (18) months of related experience is preferred
• Background in a medical laboratory and/or knowledge of medical terminology is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily collection of patient samples according to established policies and procedures.
• Understands laboratory sample collections, processing, and storage requirements for in-house testing and referral lab testing.
• Possesses the ability to organize workload for maximum efficiency, and accuracy, ad to help maintain the quality of patient testing.
• Assist testing personnel with laboratory testing.
• Ability to maintain good patient relations and handle difficult situations in a lab collection center.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Paid Vacation Time - effective 90 days after employment
• Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month
• Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED