Clinical Lab Assistant - Part-time Days

About the role

Kindred Hospital Chicago - North is a 164-bed long-term acute care hospital offering in-depth care for an extended recovery period. We partner with physicians to provide 24-hour clinical care seven days a week. The hospital is located alongside the North Branch Chicago River and surrounded by Horner, Welles, and Revere Parks.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens, perform specimen processing, and conduct limited waived laboratory testing
• Assist technicians and technologists with maintenance and reagent preparation
• Plate samples for microbiology and prepare specimens for testing from alternative laboratory sources
• Verify test requisitions by comparing information with nursing station logs and bring discrepancies to attention
• Verify patient identity by reading patient identification
• Obtain blood specimens by performing venipunctures and fingersticks
• Maintain specimen integrity using aseptic technique and following department procedures
• Collect therapeutic drug-monitoring assays in collaboration with nursing personnel
• Track collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times; maintain daily tallies
• Maintain quality results by following department procedures and testing schedules; record results in quality-control logs
• Resolve unusual test orders by contacting physicians, pathologists, or laboratory testing personnel
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and professional organizations
• Serve and protect the hospital community by adhering to professional standards and hospital policies
• Assist with laboratory clerical work, including answering phones, receiving specimens, and performing preanalytical preparation
• Coordinate and enhance laboratory workflow by loading instruments, setting up plates, and performing waived testing
• Perform pending log resolution and call critical values to actionable care providers

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
• Medical Lab Assistant certification preferred but not required
• State license/registration as required by state
• Current BLS preferred
• 1-3 years of clinical laboratory experience
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance

Skills

• Analyzing Information
• Infection Control
• Bedside Manner
• Attention to Detail
• Lab Environment, Procedural Skills
• Quality Focus
• Hospital Environment, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment
• Performing Diagnostic Procedures

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k), FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness

Pay

$17.34 - $26.01 per hour