Lab Assistant

About the role

The Processing Lab Assistant receives all laboratory specimens arriving from hospital, clinic and branches. They verify that acceptance criteria are met with regard to patient identification, suitable specimen types, and recommend method of transport/storage. They perform registration and order entry functions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides information to providers and phlebotomists regarding specimen requirements and tests.
• Receives and processes incoming lab specimens as appropriate.
• Affirms all specimens for appropriate labeling, specimen type and shipping conditions.
• Performs specimen registration and order entry in the EMR and Laboratory computer systems.
• Performs specimen processing and preparation as needed.
• Trains new staff members.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
• Loads samples onto laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established protocols.

Qualifications

• Certifications:
• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Skills

Able to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment. Receives and processes incoming lab specimens as appropriate. Specimen types include but are not limited to blood, urine, stool, and body fluids. Assesses all specimens for appropriate labeling, specimen type and shipping conditions. Completes event reporting for specimens not meeting requirements. Performs specimen registration in the electronic medical record and order entry and specimen receiving in the Laboratory computer system. Performs specimen processing and preparation as needed. Ensures proper specimen type, container and storage temperature for tests performed by Carle lab and those sent to reference labs. Loads samples onto laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established protocols.

About Us

Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $19.25 per hour - $31.19 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.