LAB ASSISTANT

Laboratory Assistant

Chicago, IL – Full‑time, Entry level

This range is provided by Insight Health Systems. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$26.00/hr – $31.00/hr

At Insight Hospital and Medical Center‑Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents to build a full‑service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world‑class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients.

Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now!

This individual is responsible for specimen processing and the analysis, evaluation, and reporting of waived and moderately complex laboratory test results, following established departmental procedures and professional standards, to provide appropriate specimens and accurate data promptly.

• Responsible for the daily collection of patient samples according to established policies and procedures.
• Understands laboratory sample collections, processing, and storage requirements for in‑house testing and referral lab testing.
• Possesses the ability to organize workload for maximum efficiency and accuracy, and to help maintain the quality of patient testing. Assist testing personnel with laboratory testing.
• Ability to maintain good patient relations and handle difficult situations in a lab collection center.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Twelve (12) or eighteen (18) months of related experience is preferred.
• Background in a medical laboratory and/or knowledge of medical terminology is required.

• Paid Sick Time – effective 90 days after employment.
• Paid Vacation Time – effective 90 days after employment.
• Health, vision & dental benefits – eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability and basic life insurance – after 30 days of employment.

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal‑opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!