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Lab Specimen Processor-Full-time Nights

Winfield, ILOnsiteFull TimePosted 24 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • specimen processing
  • HIS
  • LIS
  • non-high complexity testing
  • customer service
  • clerical duties
  • follow instructions
  • multitasking
  • high school graduate

Role summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a full-time, 40 hours per week, 3rd shift Lab Specimen Processor at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. This role is responsible for receiving, processing, labeling, and distributing specimens, as well as performing non-high complexity testing. The position requires a thorough understanding of laboratory specimens and HIS/LIS computer systems, along with customer service and clerical duties. Key requirements include organization, attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, 3rd shift position at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield.

The Lab Specimen Processor 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.

The specimen processor is responsible and accountable for receiving, processing, labeling, distributing specimens, and performing non-high complexity testing as required. The position requires a thorough understanding of laboratory specimens as well as the HIS/LIS computer systems. The Processor will be required to perform customer service duties and other clerical duties as the job dictates.

Required:

  • Maintain organization of work while multi-tasking.
  • Attention to detail critical.
  • Must be able to follow instructions.
  • High school graduate or equivalent.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. 

Background Check 

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. 

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. 

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If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

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