Clinical Lab Assistant-Central Specimen Receiving, Full-time Night Shift

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

The salary range for this position is $16.75 - $23.45 (Hourly Rate).

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

Are you interested in taking the next steps in your career within the laboratory environment?

Are you motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

If so, the Clinical Lab Assistant I opportunity at Northwestern Memorial Hospital may be the perfect fit for you! Central Specimen Receiving is a non-testing area of our laboratory where we handle specimen processing. There are a variety of different benches, or work areas, within the department that our staff are trained to as follows:

• Tube Station Bench
• Window Bench
• Breakdown Bench
• Registration/Order Entry Bench
• Courier Bench (only open on 1st & 2nd shift)
• Processing Bench

We encourage you to apply for consideration if you are interested in pursuing a career in the laboratory!

The Clinical Lab Assistant I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the main lab staff, other ancillary departments, departments, nurses and providers to ensure excellent patient care. 

• Receives specimens into the laboratory information system. 

• Inputs and retrieves lab results in laboratory or hospital computer system. 

•  Register specimen dropoffs (e.g. Home health) in LIS assuring accurate data entry. 

• Distributes specimens to the appropriate testing area. 

• Identifies and solves problems utilizing appropriate resources with the assistance of a supervisor, manager, pathologist and/or coworkers when appropriate. 

• Accurately performs waived testing under the direction of CLS as applicable  

• Ensures appropriate sample type received for testing ordered, including appropriate container, volume. 

• Communicates specimen rejections, critical/notifiable results to appropriate clinical personnel and completes required documentation. 

• May review/record refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records. Areas of concern are recorded through the Corrective Action Log and reported to maintenance for repair. 

• Adheres to lab procedures with following up on outstanding orders including time-sensitive draws/charges   

• Pull AP slides for second opinion requests and log material back into Epic when material is returned 

• Answers phone calls to the laboratory and triages appropriately 

• Coordinates courier pickups as needed. 

Department Specific: 

• May perform phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards as required 

Qualifications

Required: 

• High School Diploma 

Preferred: 

• 1 year of experience in a general lab, specimen processing or phlebotomy department  

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.