IL Lab Aide Student

Are you looking for a rewarding healthcare career where you can make a difference every day Join our laboratory team as a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist and play an essential role in helping physicians diagnose and treat patients through accurate specimen collection processing and laboratory support.

As a key member of the laboratory team youll interact directly with patients while supporting critical testing and diagnostic services. From specimen collection and patient registration to laboratory operations and quality patient care your work will help ensure timely and accurate results that impact lives every day.

Shift: PRN

Compensation: $17.00-$25.50

Why Youll Love This Role:

â Make a direct impact on patient care and diagnosis.

â Gain valuable healthcare and laboratory experience.

â Work with patients of all ages from newborns to older adults.

â Join a supportive team dedicated to quality compassion and excellence.

â Build a strong foundation for future growth in healthcare and laboratory sciences.

What Youll Do:

Patient Care & Specimen Collection

• Collect and process patient specimens for laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures.
• Perform specimen collection while ensuring patient comfort safety and confidentiality.
• Provide compassionate care to neonatal pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients.
• Verify patient information and maintain specimen integrity throughout the testing process.

Laboratory Operations

• Process prepare and distribute specimens according to established laboratory protocols.
• Perform waived and moderately complex testing after documented training under the supervision of a qualified technologist.
• Assist laboratory staff in maintaining efficient workflow and quality standards.
• Support all laboratory departments as needed to ensure exceptional patient care.

Registration & Administrative Support

• Register patients and collect required demographic and billing information.
• Enter patient information diagnoses and laboratory orders accurately into computer systems.
• Retrieve distribute and maintain laboratory results and records.
• Maintain regulatory documentation records and statistical data.

Training & Team Support

• Assist with training new employees and students on laboratory policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel providers and healthcare teams to support operational excellence.
• Uphold the mission values and standards of the organization in every patient interaction.

Qualifications:

Education-

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience-

• Previous phlebotomy laboratory or healthcare experience preferred.
• Candidates with strong customer service skills and a desire to learn are encouraged to apply.

What Makes a Great Laboratory Assistant

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Compassionate approach to patient care.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Commitment to quality safety and patient satisfaction.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.

Build Your Future in Healthcare

Whether youre beginning your healthcare journey or looking to expand your laboratory experience this role offers the opportunity to develop valuable skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day.

Apply today and become an important part of the team that helps deliver answers care and hope to our patients.

Benefits Designed For you!

At Deaconess Illinois we invest in our team members and support both professional growth and personal well-being.

â Career Growth & Development

• Advancement opportunities within the organization
• Gain valuable healthcare experience in a patient-centered environment

â Education Support

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

â Financial Benefits

• Competitive healthcare and retirement plans
• Payactiv Earned Wage Access Work today get paid tomorrow

Why Join Deaconess IL

When you join Deaconess Illinois youre joining a team dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of our community with a compassionate and caring spirit. If youre looking for a meaningful career where your presence truly makes a difference wed love to meet you.