Saint Francis Hospital ยท 1 day ago
Lab Assistant
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18/hr - $26.07/hr
1+ years expSaint Francis Hospital is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. The Laboratory Assistant will perform various clerical duties and assist in laboratory processes under supervision, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.
Hospital & Health Care
Hiring Manager
Stephanie Kujat
Responsibilities
The Laboratory Assistant will follow the guidelines set by CLIA
Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not, read, result, verify or interpret any laboratory test
Unlicensed laboratory personnel 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: 1) performs computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) demonstrates good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 3) possesses good communication skills, 4) demonstrates adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 5) demonstrates a good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 6) processes pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens (pre-analytic phase only) 7) processes specimens for reference laboratory, 8) stocks and orders routine supplies, 9) keeps storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean, 10) processes or places specimens on laboratory instruments in accordance with established policy and procedures, 11) with proper documented training the laboratory assistant may perform, instrument preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, assist in quality control procedures, perform, primary culture inoculations, stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media, 11) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director, i.e. monitor, mail, fax, answer phone, inter departmental deliveries. Etc. 12) Assist in Pathology with training and eval, 13) Runner 14) assist in transcribing of post-analytic results
Qualification
Required
HS Diploma or Equivalent required
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
Preferred
Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred
Benefits
Paid time off
A 401K retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Many more voluntary benefit options
Company
Saint Francis Hospital
51-200 employeesH1B Sponsorship
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2025 (16)
Funding
Current Stage
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