Clinical Laboratory Assistant I

Job Title: Clinical Laboratory Assistant I

Location: Elmhurst, IL 60126

Employment Type: Full-time position

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with potential weekends and night shifts as needed.

Salary: $19-21 Per hour

Company Description:
Trilab Health is a leading diagnostics laboratory committed to delivering exceptional medical services to our community. We pride ourselves on our dedication to patient care, innovation, and professional development.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: $19-21 per hour
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO policy
• 401k
• Healthcare: Comprehensive health insurance plans including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing education and training
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling to accommodate work-life balance
• Bonus Structure: Eligible for annual performance bonuses based on individual and team productivity, accuracy in testing, adherence to quality assurance protocols, and overall contribution to laboratory efficiency and patient care outcomes.

Job Description:

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for the position of Clinical Laboratory Assistant I, where you will play a vital role in supporting our laboratory technical team. In this position, you will engage in a range of important activities including processing, storing, retrieving, and disposing of urine specimens, all in accordance with our established laboratory protocols. Additionally, your role will encompass maintaining quality control standards, identifying and resolving any issues that arise, and ensuring clear and effective communication with both our clients and staff members.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records.
• Maintain the laboratory's quality control standards, documenting all relevant activities.
• Respond to and resolve any deviations in test system performance.
• Proactively identify and address issues affecting test results, ensuring the reliability of patient results.
• Manage the physical and environmental conditions of the test area.
• Uphold safety standards to prevent hazards in the laboratory.
• Efficiently manage laboratory inventory.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by laboratory supervisors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Professional Skills:

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure situations.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• Capacity for professional interaction and collaboration with diverse individuals.

Physical Requirements:

• Good coordination and dexterity for operating laboratory instruments and computers.
• Ability to stand, reach, and lift items weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Completion of at least 4 hours of continuing education related to laboratory duties every 2 years.

Working Conditions:

• Variable work schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Trilab Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person