Clinical Lab Assistant-Central Specimen Receiving,

at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Location Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Job REQID 134418
Job Function Laboratory
Shift Evening Job (2nd)

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
Pay Starting at: $16.50+ per hour based on experience
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 support 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.
Description
Are you interested in taking the next steps in your career within the laboratory environment?
Are you motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
If so, the Clinical Lab Assistant opportunity at Northwestern Memorial Hospital may be the perfect fit for you! Central Specimen Receiving is a non-testing area of our laboratory where we handle specimen processing. There are a variety of different benches, or work areas, within the department that our staff are trained to as follows:
Tube Station Bench
Window Bench
Breakdown Bench
Registration/Order Entry Bench
Courier Bench (only open on 1st & 2nd shift)
Processing Bench
We encourage you to apply for consideration if you are interested in pursuing a career in the laboratory!

The Clinical Lab Assistant 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.
The Clinical Lab Assistant performsphlebotomy, technical, and clerical functions in one or more sections of the laboratory.
Scheduling:
This position is regularly scheduled to work five 8.5-hour shifts, totaling 40 worked hours weekly, on theevening shift (either 2pm-10:30pm or 3pm-11:30pm).
The Central Specimen Receiving department at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is open seven days per week. Therefore, to appropriately support patient care needs, staff in this area are scheduled to rotateweekendand holiday coverage.
Responsibilities:
Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance. Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments.
Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others. Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards.
Provides appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care.
Identifies need for patient medical assistance and call code as appropriate. Reviews/Records refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records. Areas of concern are recorded through the Corrective Action Log and reported to maintenance for repair. Findings are reported to supervisor or manager.
Performs low complexity (waived) testing accurately and efficiently under the direction of a CLS or supervisor.
Follows lab procedures carefully. Follows up with all outstanding orders on Order Monitor, and communicates all timed, completed or uncompleted draws/charges, tasks, missing phones through shift reporting to the next shift prior to clocking out and performs other duties as assigned.
Inputs and retrieves lab results in Laboratory or Hospital computer system (ie. Rapid Strep Screen or Occult Blood).Performs and collects phlebotomy specimens within cost contain efforts and less than 3 percent... For full info follow application link.

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 or sexual orientation.