Lab Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Pride Health is hiring a Lab Assistant to support our client’s medical facility, based in Wood Dale IL 60191

This is a 9+ months role with a possible extension opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Job Title:  Lab Assistant
Location: Wood Dale IL 60191
Shift/Time Zone: 1:00 am to 9:30 am /Central time
Pay Rate: $18/hour plus 10% Shift Differential - Rate is $19.80/hour
(Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.) The rate is based on years of DIRECT EXPERIENCE as listed in the resume.

Job Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and prepare patient specimens for laboratory testing.
• Centrifuge, aliquot, label, and organize specimens according to established procedures.
• Check specimens for clots, fibrin, and other issues that may affect testing.
• Prepare worklists and specimens at designated laboratory workstations.
• Perform routine laboratory equipment maintenance and ensure workstations are clean and ready for use.
• Prepare reagents, media, slides, and other materials needed for daily laboratory operations.
• Monitor and resolve pending specimens and locate missing samples as needed.
• Enter and maintain accurate specimen, temperature, and laboratory records in the laboratory information system.
• Perform assigned quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Properly handle and dispose of biohazardous materials while following all PPE and laboratory safety requirements.
• Complete required training and competency activities and follow established laboratory procedures.
• Collaborate with laboratory staff and other personnel to support efficient daily laboratory operations.

Education Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant training is preferred.
• Coursework in mathematics and/or science is preferred.

Experience Required

• No prior laboratory or healthcare work experience required.
• Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply.

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#LI-PK1 For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793. \nCompany Description

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

Pride Health delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds. Our expert staff provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment full of trust and loyalty.

Company Description

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010. \r\n\r\nPride Health delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds. Our expert staff provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment full of trust and loyalty.