What you will do: Under close supervision of the supervisor or Medical Technologist, and according to detailed instructions, performs routine procedures in accordance with established departmental procedures and professional standards. Assists in performance of patient tests, manually and through use of automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and /or test methodologies. Performs culture plating techniques on a variety of specimens, and assists pathologists at the grossing bench, retrieves patient tissue specimens / prepares slides and exchanges chemicals on the tissue processor.

Hours: Full-time (1.0 FTE) 9am-5:30pm; Requires weekend rotations

What you will need:

• High School Diploma
• Ability to understand instructions and make judgments
• A strong orientation to detail to ensure proper labeling of patient specimens, verification of patient information and correct input of data and the ability to perceive similarities and differences in color
• Ability to perform related clerical and service tasks such as answering phone inquiries from nursing staff and physicians and relay results data as required
• Minimum one year of previous clinical lab experience in specimen processing, preferred

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. Located in Naperville, Linden Oaks Behavioral Health, provides for the mental health needs of area residents. For more information, visit NorthShore.org, SwedishCovenant.org, NCH.org and EEHealth.org.