**Job Description** Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Pathology Surgical **Work Type:** Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) **Shift:** Shift 4 **Work Schedule:** 8 Hr (7:00AM - 3:00PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). **Pay Range:** $23.12 - $36.41 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. **Summary:** This position is responsible for accepting, processing, and performing waived and moderate laboratory testing and reporting for the testing area. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Must adhere to the Rush code of Conduct and Rush ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, executing these values with compassion. • A high school diploma or equivalent PLUS two years of documented work experience using formal, standard laboratory procedures OR • An Associate Degree from an accredited intuition any of the following areas: Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science or Clinical Laboratory Science. • This position requires teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to clients and patients. **Disclaimer:** The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. **Responsibilities:** • Performs multiple computer entry, inquiry, and receiving functions. Performs transcription of laboratory orders and registration activities when needed. Demonstrates good communication and customer service skills on the phone and in person. Calls critical results, documents to whom and that a “read back” was performed and within the expected time frame. • Accessions and processes specimens according to the appropriate procedure prepare specimens accordingly for transport or delivery. Recognizes and resolves any specimen and equipment problems. • Utilizes required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined by the lab area. Labels and processes specimens properly. Performs all laboratory procedures efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision once trained. All testing must be done following Rush-approved Policies and Procedures. • Performs required quality control (QC) procedures and preventative maintenance, including corrective action and documentation, for all procedures and instrumentation. Recognizes QC problems or discrepancies and attempts to determine the cause of problem. Notifies appropriate supervisor or designee regarding QC problems or discrepancies according to the established procedure. • Performs basic troubleshooting of equipment and processes with minimal assistance, documents action and notifies appropriate personnel, for example, supervisors, of problems all the time. Able to recognize when additional help is needed and seek out that help. • Disinfects the area at the beginning and end of each shift; Accepts no inappropriate specimens. Notifies the appropriate person of specimens that must be drawn or collected again and documents the notification. • Delivers specimens to RUSH laboratory locations, and/or loads specimens on instrumentation; reviews lab results as required and takes appropriate action before verification and release. Recognizes and calls critical results within defined time frames. Reviews paper generated results and transcribes accurately into the Lab Information System; Additional job duties will be defined by the laboratory's specific bench or assignment competencies. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. **Position** Medical Lab Assistant **Location** US:IL:Chicago **Req ID** 18904