Laboratory Assistant

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Lockport, IL, USA
In-Office
16-25 Hourly
Junior
Healthtech
The Role
Performs histology and general laboratory processing under supervision, including accessioning surgical pathology and cytology cases, verifying specimens, processing cytology samples, triaging slides, filing blocks and slides, and maintaining processors and stainers. Also manages supplies, documentation, faxes, lab records, equipment maintenance, hazardous-material disposal, and communication with clinics, technologists, and laboratory management.
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Position Highlights :

  • Full-Time, 40 hours/week
  • Hours: Monday-Friday
  • Location: Lockport

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
  • Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
  • Employer provided life and disability insurance.
  • $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
  • Immediate 401(k) match.
  • 40 hours paid volunteer time off.
  • A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
  • Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.

Under the Laboratory Director's or Supervisor's general supervision, the Histology Laboratory Assistant performs Laboratory procedures in General Laboratory processing and any other duties under the direction of a laboratory supervisor.


Responsibilities

  • Monitor/inventory/stock supplies and consumables
  • Answer Lab phones
  • Assist technologists in locating and retrieving/processing specimens.
  • Make copies, fax results, and refill printer paper as needed
  • Monitor lab expected list in Epic
  • Accession all surgical pathology and cytology cases sent by the clinics.
  • Verify specimens sent from the clinic that have no labeling discrepancies. If labeling discrepancies are noticed, contact the clinic for verification before processing.
  • Fill out RL6 for any discrepancies.
  • Process cytology specimens for cytotechnologists to screen.
  • Triage slides to proper locations - utilize packing lists when necessary
  • Monitor faxes and send slides/blocks to outside facilities as requested.
  • File blocks and slides.
  • Processor and Stainer maintenance.
  • Complete daily maintenance charts and report any defects or malfunctions to lab management.
  • Maintain a neat and orderly work area. Dispose of hazardous material and sharps following established procedures.
  • Conform to laboratory timekeeping procedures.
  • Maintain a safe work environment and conform to all company safety guidelines and requirements.
  • Maintain a pleasant, courteous attitude at work and openly communicate with co-workers/supervisor regarding work issues, suggestions, etc. Other duties as designated by Supervisor

Qualifications

Education

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • Associate degree in biological, life science, or other related field preferred
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Excellent verbal, written, and clerical skills
  • Excellent verbal communication/phone skills
  • Service Orientation/ Patient Experience
  • Oral communication
  • Written communication and comprehension
  • Team player
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to prioritize
  • High level of accuracy in all phases of the job
  • Able to correctly and carefully perform testing after training
  • 1+ years of experience

The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $16.30-24.50/hr, with the actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through shift differentials, bonuses, and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.


Artificial Intelligence Disclosure


Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Associate degree in biology, life science, or a related field
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Excellent verbal, written, clerical, and telephone communication skills
  • Service orientation and patient experience skills
  • Ability to work as a team player
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize
  • High accuracy in all phases of work
  • Ability to perform testing correctly and carefully after training
  • At least 1 year of experience
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The Company
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Duly Health and Care is an independent, physician-directed, multispecialty medical group serving patients throughout the Midwest. Its network provides primary and specialty care, including dermatology, orthopedics, surgery, oncology, pediatrics, urology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology, and more. Duly combines traditional and value-based care with connected providers, ambulatory services, imaging, laboratories, telehealth, and a focus on quality, efficiency, access, and patient experience.

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