IL Lab Aide - Student

IL Lab Aide - Student

Job Category: Laboratory

Requisition Number: ILLAB015696

Part-Time

On-site

Anna, IL 62906, USA

Job Details

Be the First Step in Exceptional Patient Care

Are you looking for a rewarding healthcare career where you can make a difference every day? Join our laboratory team as a Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist and play an essential role in helping physicians diagnose and treat patients through accurate specimen collection, processing, and laboratory support.

As a key member of the laboratory team, you'll interact directly with patients while supporting critical testing and diagnostic services. From specimen collection and patient registration to laboratory operations and quality patient care, your work will help ensure timely and accurate results that impact lives every day.

Shift: PRN

Compensation: $17.00-$25.50

Why You'll Love This Role:

Make a direct impact on patient care and diagnosis.

Gain valuable healthcare and laboratory experience.

Work with patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults.

Join a supportive team dedicated to quality, compassion, and excellence.

Build a strong foundation for future growth in healthcare and laboratory sciences.

What You'll Do:

Patient Care & Specimen Collection

• Collect and process patient specimens for laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures.
• Perform specimen collection while ensuring patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality.
• Provide compassionate care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Verify patient information and maintain specimen integrity throughout the testing process.

Laboratory Operations

• Process, prepare, and distribute specimens according to established laboratory protocols.
• Perform waived and moderately complex testing after documented training under the supervision of a qualified technologist.
• Assist laboratory staff in maintaining efficient workflow and quality standards.
• Support all laboratory departments as needed to ensure exceptional patient care.

Registration & Administrative Support

• Register patients and collect required demographic and billing information.
• Enter patient information, diagnoses, and laboratory orders accurately into computer systems.
• Retrieve, distribute, and maintain laboratory results and records.
• Maintain regulatory documentation, records, and statistical data.

Training & Team Support

• Assist with training new employees and students on laboratory policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel, providers, and healthcare teams to support operational excellence.
• Uphold the mission, values, and standards of the organization in every patient interaction.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Previous phlebotomy, laboratory, or healthcare experience preferred.
• Candidates with strong customer service skills and a desire to learn are encouraged to apply.

What Makes a Great Laboratory Assistant?

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Compassionate approach to patient care.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and grow.

Build Your Future in Healthcare

Whether you're beginning your healthcare journey or looking to expand your laboratory experience, this role offers the opportunity to develop valuable skills while making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day.

Apply today and become an important part of the team that helps deliver answers, care, and hope to our patients.

Benefits Designed For You!

At Deaconess Illinois, we invest in our team members and support both professional growth and personal well-being.

Career Growth & Development

• Advancement opportunities within the organization
• Gain valuable healthcare experience in a patient-centered environment

Education Support

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Financial Benefits

• Competitive healthcare and retirement plans
• Payactiv Earned Wage Access Work today, get paid tomorrow

Why Join Deaconess IL?

When you join Deaconess Illinois, you're joining a team dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of our community with a compassionate and caring spirit. If you're looking for a meaningful career where your presence truly makes a difference, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and take your career in emergency medicine to the next level.