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Memorial Health

Clinical Lab Assistant. Job in La Place Gr8Jobs

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $17.14–$26.56/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: La Place, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/10/2026

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What they do

A Medical Assistant assists physicians and other medical specialists with routine administrative or clinical tasks. Organizes patient records, schedules appointments, and prepares medical equipment. May specialize in administrative or clinical work, or specialize in a particular area of medicine, i.e. assisting in the office of an ophthalmologist (eye specialist). Works in medical offices.

$41,271 / year median in Illinois

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Min USD $17.14/Hr. Max USD $26.56/Hr. Overview $5,000 Sign On Bonus/2 Year Commitment The function of this position is to perform basic phlebotomy and laboratory assistant duties. A variety of tasks fall within this classification such as blood collection from patients of all ages, collection of body fluid specimens (i.e. urine) and cultures and other functions within the department under the supervision of a medical technologist. To review Memorial's Benefits click here: Benefits -

Memorial HR Qualifications Education:

High School graduate or equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

ASCP Phlebotomy Certification or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Manual dexterity is essential. Ability to accurately follow directions and perform specific functions. Ability to communicate effectively with hospitalized patients and outpatients. Ability to communicate effectively with hospital and lab staff. Knowledge of use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE). Moderate physical effort. May be exposed to potentially infectious diseases. Responsibilities Accurately identify and obtain blood specimens from inpatients/outpatients of all ages, employees, etc. as requested by authorized personnel (i.e. physicians, residents, employee health nurse) using the correct technique and appropriate equipment. Verifies accuracy of computer generated orders. Resolves any discrepancies prior to drawing the patient. Ensure specimen integrity by adhering to appropriate laboratory collection protocols. (i.e. checking for IV's, fistulas, etc). Initial, date, and record time blood was collected on all laboratory requisition forms or specimens. Assists with retrieving blood from tube station, central collecting blood in computer system, stocking of phlebotomy supplies, etc. Monitor daily phlebotomy actions by the use of various computer programs and logs. (i.e. Collection Inquiry, Phlebotomy Dispatch Log, will call board, etc). Maintains phlebotomy area and carts in a neat and clean manner, well stocked with supplies.