Posted 16 days ago
Laboratory Assistant II - Per Diem
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Laboratory Assistant II (Per Diem) at Evanston Hospital processes non-gynecologic, gynecologic, and FNA specimens, performs quality control, accessioning, triage, and clerical tasks, and supports lab operations with a focus on patient and customer service.
About this role
Hourly Pay Range:
$19.31 - $28.00 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Position Highlights:
- Position: Laboratory Assistant II - Per Diem
- Location: Evanston Hospital
- Full Time/Part Time: Per Diem
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays
What you will do:
- Triage, accession, and process non-gynecologic, gynecologic, and FNA specimen
- Assist with quality control processes and procedures to assure that instruments and reagents meet the required standard of performance
- Performs related clerical and service tasks such as answering phone inquiries from nursing staff and physicians and gives results data as required.
- Maintains a safe work environment by using required protective devices. Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocol.
- Participate in inventory and ordering management.
- Actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values with all staff members. Treats patients with respect and care. Instructs and encourages coworkers to treat patients and hospital staff courteously. Enhances the laboratory image by reacting positively with all customers.
- Support new staff through training and mentorship.
- Ensure quality and compliance through completion and correction of laboratory logs.
What you will need:
- Education: Minimum Education Level: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Certification: N/A
- Experience: at least one year of laboratory experience
- Unique or Preferred Skills: Basic computer skills, customer service, and laboratory techniques.
Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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