Clinical Lab Associate 4, Laboratory Service Center - Full-Time, Evening Shift

About the role

The Clinical Lab Associate 4 position is located in the Laboratory Service Center department at Ingalls Memorial Hospital, a world-class academic healthcare system. This is a 100% onsite opportunity based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Responsibilities

• Delivers samples to appropriate departments within acceptable time limits.
• Maintains accuracy and timeliness of STAT out-patient tests and promptly notifies referring physician/agency.
• Ensures timely registration of specimens and handling of special accounts.
• Ensures timely relay of patient results by investigating delays and monitoring specimen collection.
• Performs venipunctures and specimen collections following policies and procedures.
• Prepares specimens for sending to outside reference laboratories.
• Provides excellent customer service to outpatients presenting for specimen collection.
• Enters physician ordered tests into the LIS system.

Requirements

• Completed high school or equivalent.
• Successful completion of accredited phlebotomy course or program.
• At least 6 months full-time employment involving phlebotomy, and/or laboratory, medical or clerical experience, with emphasis on customer service.
• Performance of phlebotomy and/or cardiology skills with a minimum pass rate of 80 percent as assessed by competency tools.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and basic computer skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Ability to function effectively in an extended team environment.
• Ability to resolve conflict effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-critical department.
• Ability to give and receive feedback.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successfully completed accredited phlebotomy course or program.
• At least 6 months full-time employment involving phlebotomy, and/or laboratory, medical or clerical experience, with emphasis on customer service.
• Performance of phlebotomy and/or cardiology skills with a minimum pass rate of 80 percent as assessed by competency tools.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and basic computer skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills in dealing with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Ability to function effectively in an extended team environment.
• Ability to resolve conflict effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, time-critical department.
• Ability to give and receive feedback.

Skills

• Phlebotomy skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Time management.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided upon hire.

Pay

Details about pay will be provided upon hire.

Schedule

Details about schedule will be provided upon hire.