Laboratory Assistant Job at DHA Laboratory

DHA Laboratory Mount Prospect, IL 60056

Role: Team Member

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for a variety of laboratory tasks as well as administrative and clerical duties.

Core Functions

The core functions of this position include but are not limited to:

  • Under the supervision of the laboratory technologist, perform specific gravity testing on urine specimens
  • Receive and process blood and urine specimens for in house and referred out testing
  • Learn techniques and become proficient with a high complexity lab developed manual chemistry procedure
  • Perform various computer and clerical duties
  • Process specimens to include: accepting, rejecting and documentation policies
  • Order laboratory reagents and supplies. Have a working knowledge of reagent stability and storage
  • Disinfecting and cleaning working area and equipment
  • Assist with administrative tasks, as needed

Key Performance Indicators

Measurable tasks that are essential to success include but are not limited to:

  • Follow the laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reportingand maintaining records of patient test results
  • Adhere to laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities,instrument and procedure calibrations and maintenance performed
  • Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedure whenever test systems are not withinthe laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance
  • Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting oftest results, and either correct the problems or immediately notify the laboratory manager,technical supervisor, or laboratory director
  • Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’sestablished performance specifications
  • Annually perform competency assessments

Behaviors, Competencies, Knowledge and Skills

Essential knowledge, skills, and education needed perform this job successfully include but are not limited to:

  • High school degree or equivalent required
  • 1-2 years of previous laboratory experience
  • Dexterity, detail oriented, multi-tasking
  • Ability to follow directions, protocols
  • Communicate professionally, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Computer proficient with accurate data entry skills

JOB DESCRIPTION • Able to work with others to complete tasks, and meet goals

Shift

  • Part-time
  • Days: Wednesday – Friday
  • 20-24 hours per week

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $31.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave

Schedule:

  • No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Mount Prospect, IL 60056: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location




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