Clinical Lab Assistant II-Part-time

Clinical Lab Assistant II-Part-time Days

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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. Please visit our Benefits section located .org/benefits to learn more. 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, which fuel our commitment to equity and 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 for yourself 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 we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce‑led resource groups. From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

• $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 Well‑being 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

• Collaborate with the main lab staff, other ancillary departments, 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.
• Properly 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, 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 properly identify the correct 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; concerns recorded through the Corrective Action Log and reported to maintenance for repair.
• Adhere to lab procedures with following up on outstanding orders including time‑sensitive draws/charges.
• Answer phone calls to the laboratory and triage appropriate.
• 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 select correct packing list destination.
• Monitor and maintain specialty supplies,…