Clinical Lab Assistant- Part-time
About The Position
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. 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 Hospital’s Continuous Quality and Customer Service goals through modeling appropriate behavior and providing a work environment conducive to attaining these goals.
Requirements
- Formal training as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist.
- 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 fast-paced, time critical department.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated knowledge of Hospital and laboratory computer systems required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or medical technology preferred.
- Meets all regulatory requirements for moderate complexity testing.
Responsibilities
- Performs pre-analytical 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 check-in/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, co-workers 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 Children’s facility as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 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 Children’s facilities
- Discount purchasing program
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
