Lab Assistant - Clinical Lab

Lab Assistant - Clinical Lab

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet, US-IL-Joliet

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Clinical Professional | Position Type:
Part Time < 60 | Shift: Evenings | Job Type: Non-Exempt

• Department: Clinical Laboratory
• Schedule: 1:30 pm - 10 pm, alternating 3 shifts one week and 2 shifts the following week, every other weekend and rotating holidays.
• Facility: Prime Healthcare St Joseph Hospital
• Location: Joliet, IL 60435

The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA. Unlicensed laboratory personnel (“aides”) may not read, result, verify or interpret any laboratory test, may not perform any test involving the quantitative measurement of specimen or reagent, or perform any mathematical calculation in determining a test result or validity of a test procedure. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform instrument calibration or review quality control results to monitor the performance of the instrument or test procedure.

Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person during the entire time they are assisting in the analytical testing phase.

The Laboratory Assistant:

• performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties;
• demonstrates good telephone etiquette and greets patients and other visitors politely and friendly;
• possesses good communication skills;
• demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory;
• demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients;
• processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens (pre-analytic phase only);
• processes specimens for reference laboratory;
• stocks and orders routine supplies;
• keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean;
• processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures;
• with proper documented training, may perform instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media;
• other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director, e.g., monitor, mail, fax, answer phone, interdepartmental deliveries, assist in Pathology with training and evaluation, runner, assist in transcribing of post-analytic results.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• HS Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred.
• State Certified as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Our benefits package allows customization to fit individual needs. Learn more at
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Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. The Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.00 to $26.07.

The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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