Clinical Lab Assistant- Specimen Receiving, Night Shift

Clinical Lab Assistant-Central Specimen Receiving, Full-time Night Shift

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The salary range for this position is $19.81 - $26.74 (Hourly Rate).

Benefits:

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part‑time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part‑time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part‑time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part‑time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description: The Clinical Lab Assistant contributes to the mission and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and regulatory standards.

Scheduling: This position is regularly scheduled to work full‑time, 40 hours weekly, on the overnight shift. Shift times are subject to change based on departmental and patient care needs. After training/orientation, the role is anticipated to work from 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM, with a weekend and holiday rotation.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with main lab staff, ancillary departments, nurses and providers to ensure excellent patient care.
• Receive specimens into the laboratory information system.
• Input and retrieve lab results in the laboratory or hospital computer system.
• Register specimen drop‑offs (e.g., Home Health) in the LAB system ensuring accurate data entry.
• Distribute specimens to the appropriate testing area.
• Identify and solve problems using available resources with assistance from supervisors, managers, pathologists and coworkers when appropriate.
• Accurately perform waived testing under the direction of CLS as applicable.
• Ensure appropriate sample type, container, and volume are received for testing ordered.
• Communicate specimen rejections, critical/notifiable results to appropriate clinical personnel and complete required documentation.
• May review/record refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records; document concerns through the Corrective Action Log and report to maintenance for repair.
• Adhere to lab procedures and follow up on outstanding orders, including time‑sensitive draws/charges.
• Pull AP slides for second‑opinion requests and log material back into Epic when returned.
• Answer phone calls to the laboratory and triage appropriately.
• Coordinate courier pickups as needed.

Department Specific:

• May perform phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age‑related standards as required.

Qualifications (Required):

• High School Diploma.

Qualifications (Preferred):

• 1 year of experience in a general lab, specimen processing or phlebotomy department.

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine.

We consider this on a case‑by‑case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.