Physician Office Laboratory Assistant

About the Role

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position within the Internal Medicine department, working 40 hours per week on a Monday through Friday schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the urgency of tests and prioritizes tasks accordingly.
• Prepares specimens for testing, verifies patient identification on samples and test requisitions, applies rules of specimen rejection, and arranges for recollection.
• Uses and maintains equipment and instruments for test performance, documents quality controls, performs minor troubleshooting, and maintains cleanliness of the work area.
• Prepares reagents as required for test performance.
• Calculates, reports, and records test results; analyzes results for critical values and reports them immediately.
• Oversees and participates in Quality Assessment activities and documentation of problem recognition and resolution.
• Performs waived and moderate (CBCs) clinical laboratory procedures with minimal to moderate supervision.
• Collects appropriate laboratory samples by venipuncture and/or fingerstick, processes, and prepares them for transport to the reference laboratory.
• Reviews test results and immediately notifies providers or Nurse/PCA of issues or concerns.
• Abides by regulations of inspecting bodies such as CLIA and OSHA.
• Performs and documents quality assessment activities, performs minor troubleshooting on equipment, and requests on-site service as needed.
• Identifies and documents problems and takes necessary corrective action.
• Trains others on the proper performance of routine procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with experience performing moderately complex laboratory testing.
• Clinical training in phlebotomy, medical office assisting, nursing, or radiology preferred.
• Experience performing complete blood counts is preferred.
• Works in an environment with biohazardous (infectious) materials along with chemical, fire, and mechanical hazards.
• Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Frequent walking, sitting, bending, and standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds.
• Requires visual acuity and normal color perception.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including competitive compensation and generous retirement offerings.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and more based on the job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).

Pay

Pay range: $19.80 - $29.70 per hour.

About the Organization

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care. The organization services nearly 6 million patients, employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.