Clinical Lab Assistant

Are you interested in taking the next steps in your career within the laboratory environment?

Are you a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

If so, the Clinical Lab Assistant opportunity at Northwestern Memorial Hospital may be the perfect fit for you! Central Specimen Receiving is a non-testing area of our laboratory where we handle specimen processing. There are a variety of different benches, or work areas, within the department that our staff are trained to as follows:

Work Areas

• Tube Station Bench
• Window Bench
• Breakdown Bench
• Registration/Order Entry Bench
• Courier Bench (only open on 1st & 2nd shift)
• Processing Bench

We encourage you to apply for consideration if you are interested in pursuing a career in the laboratory!

The Clinical Lab Assistant reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Clinical Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy, technical, and clerical functions in one or more sections of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance. Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments.
• Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others. Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time.
• Performs phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards.
• Provides appropriate post-phlebotomy patient care.
• Identifies need for patient medical assistance and calls code as appropriate. Reviews/Records refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records. Areas of concern are recorded through the Corrective Action Log and reported to maintenance for repair. Findings are reported to supervisor or manager.
• Performs low complexity (waived) testing accurately and efficiently under the direction of a CLS or supervisor.
• Follows lab procedures carefully. Follows up with all outstanding orders on Order Monitor, and communicates all timed, completed or uncompleted draws/charges, tasks, missing phones through shift reporting to the next shift prior to clocking out and performs other duties as assigned.
• Inputs and retrieves lab results in Laboratory or Hospital computer system (ie. Rapid Strep Screen or Occult Blood). Performs and collects phlebotomy specimens within cost containment efforts and less than 3 percent recollection or cancellation.
• Properly processes specimens for transport to reference laboratories.
• Follows JCAHO National Patient Safety goals in regard to two patient identifiers and hand washing.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma.

Preferred:

• Phlebotomy Certification or training from an accredited School or Institution within six months of hire, or equivalent training as a Phlebotomist.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.