What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specimen Processing- Laboratory Support Tech, Days position at IL_LUHS Loyola University Medical Center?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Come be a part of the transformation happening at Loyola Medicine. New state of the art Regional Clinical Laboratory. The new lab enables greater operational efficiencies, improved turnaround times to support future growth and expansion into emerging technologies and lab testing methodologies. Loyola Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion—to "also treat the human spirit." Come join the Central Processing Team at Loyola Medicine, Maywood, IL. Our Vision As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life. **Specimen Processing/ Collector** Hours: Day shift, Full-Time 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday- Friday w/ rotating weekends and holidays among team Area: Central Processing Location: Maywood, IL About the Job In this role, the Lab Support Service Tech (Central Processing) will support the delivery of patient care through the receipt, processing, and routing of specimens. Provides customer friendly service to any person requesting supplies or information by phone, computer or in person. Here's What you will do Performs assigned duties from the pre-analytical to post-analytical phases of testing according to standard operating procedures. Receives and evaluates all specimens to ensure positive identification and appropriateness of sample. Works with fellow team members to properly triage and efficiently move samples through all phases of testing. Here is what you will need Required: High School Diploma Specimen processing and handling, accessioning, clinical lab, and/or other relevant lab or clinical experience. Experience in a hospital or laboratory setting Keyboard/data entry experience Required Skills: Requires telephone skills. Requires basic computer skills Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member including outside of lab Requires ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time. Perks & Benefits Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental) New "Same Day Pay" Competitive Shift Differentials Career Development Tuition Reimbursement Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 403(b) with Employer Match On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) Referral Rewards Perks Program Our Promise to You Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve. We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
