Laboratory Assistant II

Springfield Clinic • Teutopolis, IL

7d • $17 - $25

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant II performs a variety of laboratory and patient-service functions independently or under the supervision of a technologist. Duties include collecting and processing specimens, entering orders into the laboratory computer, logging results, performing glucose tolerance tests and EKGs, and conducting limited waived laboratory testing. The position is responsible for patient well-being during laboratory visits, appropriate specimen collection, patient instructions for at-home collections, and associated paperwork. The role reports to the Laboratory Manager or Lab Supervisor and may require travel to multiple locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; documentation is required.
• Experience in phlebotomy is required.
• Must be competency assessed before performing patient testing.
• Must be able to communicate well.
• Must be able to lift occasional light loads up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, bend over, and walk for long periods.
• Must be able to handle heavy workloads, competing demands, and stress well.
• Should be fully capable of performing as a laboratory assistant after three months of employment at the Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Support patient well-being during laboratory visits; collect appropriate specimens, provide instructions for at-home collections, and complete accompanying paperwork.
• Enter orders into the laboratory computer.
• Collect blood, urine, nasal wash, throat, and MRSA specimens, and perform EKGs.
• Process specimens according to laboratory procedures.
• Set up urine and throat cultures as assigned.
• Perform rapid strep testing, urine dipstick analysis, urine pregnancy testing, IStat, glucose tolerance testing, and other assigned testing.
• Perform and record quality control when appropriate, and log results on worksheets and in the computer.
• Perform reception duties, including scheduling patients in IDX, looking up patient orders, and answering telephone calls courteously and helpfully.
• Travel to multiple locations as needed.
• Comply with Springfield Clinic incident reporting policies and procedures.
• Adhere to applicable OSHA and Springfield Clinic training and accomplishment requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service and follow the SC Way customer service philosophy.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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