Clinical Lab Assistant-Central Specimen Receiving, Full-time Evening Shift

Are you interested in taking the next steps in your career within the laboratory environment?Are you motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment?If so, the Clinical Lab Assistant I opportunity at Northwestern Memorial Hospital may be the perfect fit for you! Central Specimen Receiving is a non-testing area of our laboratory where we handle specimen processing. There are a variety of different benches, or work areas, within the department that our staff are trained to as follows:Tube Station BenchWindow BenchBreakdown BenchRegistration/Order Entry BenchCourier Bench (only open on 1st & 2nd shift)Processing BenchWe encourage you to apply for consideration if you are interested in pursuing a career in the laboratory!The Clinical Lab Assistant I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. Responsibilities:Collaborate with the main lab staff, other ancillary departments, departments, nurses and providers to ensure excellent patient care. Receives specimens into the laboratory information system. Inputs and retrieves lab results in laboratory or hospital computer system.  Register specimen dropoffs (e.g. Home health) in LIS assuring accurate data entry. Distributes specimens to the appropriate testing area. Identifies and solves problems utilizing appropriate resources with the assistance of a supervisor, manager, pathologist and/or coworkers when appropriate. Accurately performs waived testing under the direction of CLS as applicable  Ensures appropriate sample type received for testing ordered, including appropriate container, volume. Communicates specimen rejections, critical/notifiable results to appropriate clinical personnel and completes required documentation. May review/record refrigerator temperature(s) and QC/QA records. Areas of concern are recorded through the Corrective Action Log and reported to maintenance for repair. Adheres to lab procedures with following up on outstanding orders including time-sensitive draws/charges   Pull AP slides for second opinion requests and log material back into Epic when material is returned Answers phone calls to the laboratory and triages appropriately Coordinates courier pickups as needed. Department Specific: May perform phlebotomy and other lab specimen collections per age related standards as required