Lab Assistant

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

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Job Description:

Collects patient, physician, and test order information to create patient accounts, verifying identification, insurance, credentials, and requirements. 

May perform blood specimen collection, including phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups.

Loads preanalytical instruments or delivers specimens to the testing department.

May perform cytopreparatory staining and accessions surgical cases with knowledge of anatomy.

May receive and set up primary specimen cultures, inoculating petri dishes for bacterial growth.

May perform periodic preventive instrument maintenance and quality assurance procedures.

Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and receptionist duties.

May perform point of care testing, and associated, quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation and result reporting.

May perform blood and/or blood component processing, storing, shipping, modifying and selecting compatible products using a validated Transfusion Information System.

Receives, processes, and transports patient specimens, including centrifugation and aliquoting sample types.

May include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment.

Acts as a resource for other lab assistance in the absence of a lead or supervisor.

May clean and disinfect laboratory equipment and spaces, maintaining inventory control and supply stocking.

Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities, including evaluating new equipment and procedures.

Trains new staff and students, acting as a preceptor when assigned.

Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff. Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.

Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. 

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory procedures or processes performed in department or work area assigned. [Required]

• Demonstrated independent problem-solving skills. [Required]

• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in written form in English with patients, staff, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner.

• Ability to read text and numbers in English, with demonstrated ability to comprehend, measure, reason, match, problem solve, and exercise judgment under supervision. Ability to respond appropriately to buzzers, bells, flashing lights, and pagers. [Required]

• Ability to learn and apply computer related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices. [Required]

• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within guidelines and applicable regulations. [required]

• Ability to handle infectious biological specimens, caustics, toxic chemicals and/or irritants appropriately and safely. [Required]

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English. [Required]

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office. [Required]

• Performs waived testing with uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of results, if applicable. [Required]

• Completion of a phlebotomy training program preferred. [Required]

• Demonstrated technical skills and aptitudes related to blood collection. [Required]

• Ability and willingness to work independently as well as in a team environment. [Required]

• Ability and willingness to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, etc. [Required]

• Ability and willingness to adapt to change. [Required]

• Phlebotomy both venipuncture and capillary collections. [Required]

• Excellent skill of ordering and coordinating out-patient testing. [Required]

• Excel in processing non-blood specimens: surgical specimens, CSF, bronch washes, etc. [Required]

• Minimum typing skills of 30 wpm [Preferred].

Education:

• High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• Completion of a phlebotomy training program Preferred

Work Experience:

• 1+ year of experience in adventhealth lab [Preferred]

• 1+ year of relevant healthcare experience [Required]

Additional Information:

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

• Driver's License (DL) [Preferred]

• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT(ASCP)) [Preferred]

• Medical Lab Associate (MLA-ASCP) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

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This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.