Laboratory Assistant III

**Our promise to you:** Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better. **All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:** - Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance - Paid Time Off from Day One - 403-B Retirement Plan - 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave - Career Development - Whole Person Well-being Resources - Mental Health Resources and Support - Pet Benefits **Schedule:** Full time **Shift:** Day (United States of America) **Address:** 701 WINTHROP AVE **City:** GLENDALE HEIGHTS **State:** Illinois **Postal Code:** 60139 **Job Description:** - **7am-3:30pm, weekends included** - - Collects patient, physician, and test order information to create patient accounts, verifying identification, insurance, credentials, and requirements. - May perform blood specimen collection, including phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups. - Loads preanalytical instruments or delivers specimens to the testing department. - May perform cytopreparatory staining and accessions surgical cases with knowledge of anatomy. - May receive and set up primary specimen cultures, inoculating petri dishes for bacterial growth. - May perform periodic preventive instrument maintenance and quality assurance procedures. - Performs various support activities to facilitate operation of assigned department or work area, which may include answering the telephone, clerical and receptionist duties. - May perform point of care testing, and associated, quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, documentation and result reporting. - May perform blood and/or blood component processing, storing, shipping, modifying and selecting compatible products using a validated Transfusion Information System. - Receives, processes, and transports patient specimens, including centrifugation and aliquoting sample types. - May include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment. - Acts as a resource for other lab assistance in the absence of a lead or supervisor. - May clean and disinfect laboratory equipment and spaces, maintaining inventory control and supply stocking. - Participates in laboratory and hospital performance improvement activities, including evaluating new equipment and procedures. - Trains new staff and students, acting as a preceptor when assigned. - Provides resolution to customer service issues within guidelines and supports education to clinical staff. Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. - Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. - Performs other duties as assigned. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:** - Technical skills and aptitudes related to the laboratory procedures or processes performed in department or work area assigned. [Required] - Demonstrated independent problem-solving skills. [Required] - Able to effectively communicate verbally and in written form in English with patients, staff, and customers of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner. - Ability to read text and numbers in English, with demonstrated ability to comprehend, measure, reason…