Clinical Lab Assistant-Inpatient Huntley Part-time Days
Northwestern Medicine
Summary
The Clinical Lab Assistant I 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.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the main lab staff, other ancillary departments, departments, nurses and providers to ensure excellent patient care.
- Receives specimens into the laboratory information system.
- Inputs and retrieves lab results in laboratory or hospital computer system.
- Register specimen dropoffs (e.g. Home health) in LIS assuring accurate data entry.
- Distributes specimens to the appropriate testing area.
- Identifies and solves problems utilizing appropriate resources with the assistance of a supervisor, manager, pathologist and/or coworkers when appropriate.
- Accurately performs waived testing under the direction of CLS as applicable.
- Ensures appropriate sample type received for testing ordered, including appropriate container, volume.
- Communicates specimen rejections, critical/notifiable results to appropriate clinical personnel and completes required documentation.
- May review/record refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records. Areas of concern are recorded through the Corrective Action Log and reported to maintenance for repair.
- Adheres to lab procedures with following up on outstanding orders including time-sensitive draws/charges.
- Pull AP slides for second opinion requests and log material back into Epic when material is returned.
- Answers phone calls to the laboratory and triages appropriately.
- Coordinates courier pickups as needed.
Department Specific
- May perform phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards as required.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 1 year of experience in a general lab, specimen processing or phlebotomy department (preferred)
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Loan forgiveness
- 401(k) matching
- Lifecycle benefits
Company overview
Northwestern Medicine is a premier integrated academic health system and the healthcare network of Northwestern University, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 2009 through the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, the system represents a strategic partnership to transform healthcare delivery. As an academic medical center, Northwestern Medicine encompasses comprehensive research, medical education, and patient care activities across its extensive network. The system operates 11 hospitals and more than 200 locations throughout the Chicagoland area, anchored by its flagship Northwestern Memorial Hospital in downtown Chicago. With over 33,000 employees and more than 4,400 aligned physicians, the organization provides advanced medical care across nearly every specialty. Northwestern Medicine is nationally recognized for its excellence in oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, and women's health services. The system maintains strong affiliations with the Feinberg School of Medicine, Lurie Children's Hospital, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, fostering an environment of continuous innovation and scientific discovery. Five of its hospitals are ranked among "America's Best" by U.S. News & World Report, reflecting its commitment to superior quality, patient safety, and academic excellence in healthcare delivery.