Lab Assistant (Overnight)

Lab Assistant (Overnight) Simple Laboratories - 2.8 Harwood Heights, IL Job Details Full-time $16 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Customer communication High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Simple Laboratories is in search of a Full-Time overnight Lab Assistant in our Specimen Processing department team. In this role the Lab Assistant is responsible for the receiving and processing biological specimens such as blood, urine, etc. that are submitted for laboratory testing. Functions performed typically include data entry of lab requests, labeling patient specimens, and other pre-analytic tasks in preparation for laboratory testing, according to standard operating procedures. Additional support tasks such as inventory management may be assigned.

Work Shift:

Tuesday- Saturday and every other weekend | 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide training, support, and guidance to Lab Associate 1 staff on essential job functions. Serve as primary point of contact for resolution of questions or concerns from other employees and clients, particularly those outside the Laboratory. Monitors TAT and assigns LA I staff as needed to meet expectations. Provide feedback to Laboratory management regarding potential/ongoing process or employee issues within Specimen Processing Process clinical laboratory specimens with an emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and compliance. Confirm client, patient, and specimen details to ascertain adequacy and appropriateness of specimens. Data enter test requests into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and apply appropriate barcoded labels to patient specimens or scan pre-existing barcodes. Ensure that specimens are labeled appropriately; escalate discrepancies for resolution as needed. Centrifuge and/or aliquot specimens as required. Pre-sort specimens for delivery to technical departments. Retrieve specimens from storage as necessary for add-on testing. Handle and dispose of all specimens following biohazardous waste precautions and applicable safety policies. Ensure clean, decontaminated workspaces per Safety protocols. Investigate and resolve specimen issues or test issues to ensure timely and accurate reporting of results. Consult with technical departments regarding acceptability of patient specimens as needed; coordinate with Problem Resolution team for recollection as needed. Perform required maintenance on Specimen Processing equipment such as centrifuges, printers, incubators, freezers, and refrigerators, document appropriately. Maintain accurate and complete records of problems and resolutions related to specimen processing, inventory, and equipment. Meet or exceed all performance expectations to include attendance and adherence to work schedule.

QUALIFICAIONS

High School diploma or equivalent Ability to learn the job duties assigned to the Laboratory Assistant II and develop an understanding of the overall functions within the Laboratory Attention to detail Strong data entry and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to interact with peers professionally and positively, clients, and other staff/ Ability to multitask and maintain focus within a fast-paced environment. Ability to problem-solve as needed. Ability to learn policies and procedures and apply them in the workplace. Comfortable handling potentially infectious biological specimens; adherence to all applicable PPE and other Laboratory Safety policies

BENEFITS 401

(K) 401(k) Matching Paid Time Off Dental Insurance Health Insurance Vision Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Critical Illness insurance Accident Insurance About Simple Laboratories Simple Laboratories is a Chicago-based independent clinical laboratory and we're setting our sights to change healthcare. No one else in the industry is doing what we do. It will be a tough road ahead, but we're very excited to meet the challenges to make healthcare better for everyone. We have a dedicated, passionate and collaborative team of lab technicians, specimen processors, technology, sales and administrative staff throughout Illinois and Northwest Indiana and are looking for a candidate who can make an impact on the organization. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of the people so classified.