Clinical Lab Assistant II-Part-time Nights

The salary range for this position is $20.80 - $28.08 (Hourly Rate).

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while protecting against unexpected life events.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose‑driven and committed to our mission to deliver world‑class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation, leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, fueling our commitment to equity and a culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support, and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision with flexible work options, a reimbursable well‑being fund, and a total rewards package that supports your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities offered in local communities and drive inclusive change through workforce‑led resource groups.

• $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

This is a part‑time, 20 hours per week, 3rd shift position located at Delnor Hospital in Geneva.

Must be able to work 8:30 pm – 5 am, including every other weekend.

The CLA II reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Collaborate with the 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 laboratory or hospital computer system.
• Register specimen drop‑offs (e.g. Home health) in LIS ensuring accurate data entry.
• Process specimens for transport to reference laboratories.
• Distribute specimens to the appropriate testing area.
• Identify and solve problems utilizing appropriate resources with the assistance of a supervisor, manager, pathologist and/or coworkers when appropriate.
• Verify the accuracy of all instruments and test kits; responsible for quality control, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Operate and maintain laboratory automation systems as appropriate.
• Perform diagnostic/analytic testing of specimens, interpret, document and report results to provider.
• Accurately perform waived and/or moderate complexity testing under the direction of CLS.
• Ensure appropriate testing is ordered and correctly identify the reference laboratory for referred specimens.
• Communicate specimen rejections, critical/notifiable results to appropriate clinical personnel and complete required documentation.
• May review/record refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records, recording areas of concern through the Corrective Action Log and reporting to maintenance for repair.
• Adhere to lab procedures, following up on outstanding orders including time‑sensitive draws/charges.
• Answer phone calls to the laboratory and triage appropriately.
• Coordinate courier pickups as needed.

• Perform phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age‑related standards as required.
• Complete biological transport training as required and maintain competency.
• Recognize temperature‑dependent transport conditions and…