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Lab Assistant - Technical (Full Time, PM Shift) Aurora, IL
$62k-87k (estimate)
Full Time
2 Months Ago
Advocate Aurora is Hiring a Lab Assistant - Technical (Full Time, PM Shift) Aurora, IL Near Aurora, IL
Major Responsibilities:
- Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
- Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) 1988 guidelines, according to established policies and procedures.
- Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and makes minor repairs when needed. Runs quality control checks.
- Performs laboratory result entry in the computer system. Enters and verifies test requests into the laboratories' computer system.
- Notifies providers of stat, critical, and other abnormal results and exceptions as defined by policy and procedure.
- Obtains billing/insurance information and/or verifies diagnosis code information.
- Answers and screens telephone calls. Assists with inventory and ordering of supplies.
- Receives and sorts specimens and assists with detailed specimen handling; packages and tracks specimens for transport and performs specimen storage and retrieval. Processes specimens for testing, including aliquoting, pre-analytical steps, and loading instruments, while maintaining proper specimen identification.
- Reviews various pending and management reports. Generates and distributes reports. Maintains and files copies of orders, reports and/or correspondence.
- Acts as a resource and trains new employees.
- None Required.
- High School Graduate.
- Typically requires 1 year of experience in the allied health field or in providing laboratory assistance.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
- Keyboarding and typing skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously under general supervision.
- Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
- Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and bend the majority of the workday.
- May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
- Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
- Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
- Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$62k-87k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/14/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
09/13/2024
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