Clinical Lab Assistant

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and familyfriendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Lab Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of procedures and services that may include point of service minor point of care testing specimen procurement and processing. Must be skilled in laboratory/hospital computer procedures pediatric phlebotomy and able to effectively communicate with all customers of the laboratory including patients and parents. Functions as a member of the Specimen Procurement and Processing team and actively supports the Hospitals Continuous Quality and Customer Service goals through modeling appropriate behavior and providing a work environment conducive to attaining these goals.

Shift: Evening 2pm 1030pm

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs preanalytical specimen preparation. Accessions specimens with correct collection and receipt information. Verifies specimen acceptability by correlating orders with test requirements. Prepares samples for storage by centrifugation and aliquoting. Distributes/stores specimens according to the handling instructions.
• Verifies or releases orders from EMR/ orders tests in LIS as needed. Prints labels and forms as appropriate. Schedules appointments and/or completes checkin/out when necessary.
• Assures samples are properly aliquoted and stored for send out testing.
• Maintains telephone inquiries in a professional proactive customer service fashion and serves as a resource for customer information and requests.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality and service to our patients families coworkers and others.
• Maintains an appropriate inventory of supplies in the work area.
• Keep refrigerators and freezers clean and organized. Bleaches bench tops and Centrifuges according to the departmental maintenance guidelines.
• Supports new staff in orientation and training. Participates in continuing education and mandatory programs. Successfully completes annual competency skill assessments.
• Complies with safety hazardous materials standard precautions and infection control policies.
• Displays professional appearance. Promotes professional environment including emphasis on cleanliness and safety.
• Communicates any problems or deviations from established protocol to Manager and documents in SERS.
• Communicates effectively with patient parents physicians ancillary hospital employees and team members.
• Maybe expected to perform duties within any Lurie Childrens facility as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Education and Experience:

• Formal training as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist. Associates degree in chemical physical biological science or medical technology preferred.
• Meets all regulatory requirements for moderate complexity testing.
• Ability to resolve problems with the utilization of appropriate resources to make informed decisions and handle complex inquiries in a courteous and timely manner; to work in a fastpaced time critical department.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated knowledge of Hospital and laboratory computer systems required.
  

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5 employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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