Lab Support Service Tech - Pathology

Job Title

Lab Support Service Tech

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Loyola Medical Center located in the western suburbs and approximately, 35 minutes from downtown Chicago. Easy access from I290 and I55.

Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Opportunity to work in a high volume, fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment.

Work Schedule:

• Day shift; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday, rotating day shift hours
• Area: Pathology
• Location: Maywood, IL

About the Job:

In this role, the Lab Support Service Tech will complete accessioning of surgical pathology specimens into the Anatomic Pathology information system (CoPath). Provides outstanding customer service to any person requesting supplies or information by telephone, computer, or in person

What you'll do:

• Responsible for accurately maintaining and filing all glass tissue slides, and paraffin tissue blocks generated by the department of pathology.
• Duties include numerical assembly by case year, tracking of specimens, and maintenance of filing locations.
• Performs duties for pre-analytic testing according to standard operating procedures.
• Receives and evaluates all specimens to ensure positive identification and appropriateness of sample.
• Interacts positively with customers. Works with fellow team members to properly triage and efficiently move samples through the pre-analytic phase of testing or diagnosis.
• Accurately orders and receives specimens for outside patients with proper client and diagnostic information to assure proper billing and reporting.
• Understands and uses the laboratory computer system to provide accurate information for testing, tracking, reporting and billing.
• Assist with scanning of slides into Leica Aperio storage, or similar system as needed

Here's what you'll need:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Prior knowledge of laboratory testing and specimen processing.

Perks & Benefits:

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards
• Perks Program

Our Promise to You:

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Compensation:

Pay Range: $20.00 - 21.00 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.