Clinical Laboratory Assistant

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on Cook County Health (CCH) policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification  positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Transfusion Medicine

9:00AM - 5:00PM

$26.866 - $ 32.459 Hourly.

• Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement. *

Working under the direction a Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) and Medical Technologists, provides a variety of services for John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital System laboratories. Greets patients and establishes positive first impressions with patients, visitors, and medical staff. Provides instructions to patients regarding the collection of various non-blood specimens for laboratory testing. Works closely with hospital staff to verify patient laboratory orders, specimen type and transport methods.

Performs phlebotomy functions, receives blood, urine, and other specimens for diagnostic testing. Processes specimens to be placed on the automation sample processing line and/or delivers specimen(s) to the appropriate testing location and assists the technical team.

• Provides phlebotomy services to inpatient, outpatient, or any other patient care area where phlebotomy services are required. Must demonstrate competency for age-related phlebotomy techniques and sample processing.
• Works cooperatively with other laboratory staff to provide a safe work environment that contributes to a positive work environment for staff and a positive experience for the patient.
• Processes specimens according to established protocols and policies.
• Processes and packages send-out samples according to regulatory requirements.
• Maintains an ongoing understanding of pre-analytical specimen requirements to ensure specimen viability and result accuracy.
• Verifies specimen receipt assessment, and pre-analytical processing.
• Assists Medical Technologists with specimen setup and analysis in various sections of the laboratory.
• Utilizes the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to enter patient test orders from manual requisitions, and test add-on requests.
• As needed, transports specimens and blood products from various locations within the hospital and distributes them to the appropriate department sections.
• Utilizes the Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems to review patient test orders and investigate patron laboratory and test inquires.
• Answers telephones in a very respectful and pleasant manner and helps the caller to the best of abilities; properly communicates with Cook County Medical Examiner Personnel.
• Stocks and monitors inventory for laboratory supplies.
• Operates and maintains Point of Care Testing (POCT) meters, automation line and conventional laboratory instruments.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by utilizing personal protective equipment and engineered safety devices.
• Participates in safety and infection control activities.
• Must maintain compliance with regulatory standards when performing daily activities and participates in Laboratory’s preparation for regulatory visits.
• Follows established Policies and procedures to maintain a positive patient identification environment throughout the specimen collection process.
• Complies with all HIPPA requirement to maintain…