Extra Help - Medical Laboratory Assistant I - Labs/Pathology Services

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 21, 2024
Extra Help - Medical Laboratory Assistant I - Labs/Pathology Services Extra Help - Medical Laboratory Assistant I - Labs/Pathology Services This Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours. Hiring Department: Labs/Pathology Services Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1026179 Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 5:30AM-1:30PM. 7:00AM-3:30PM Hours per Week: 20 Shift: Days # of Positions: 3 Workplace Type: On-Site Salary: $21.61/hr Posting Close Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description: Position Summary The Extra Help Medical Laboratory Assistant involves the performance of simple and routine laboratory tasks which are preparatory to or auxiliary to medical laboratory tests and examinations. Specific tasks might include cleaning and sterilizing laboratory supplies and instruments, preparing solutions, reagents and media following standard laboratory formulas, separating plasma from whole blood, using a centrifuge, and collecting blood specimens. In the Digital Pathology and Histology unit, tasks may include receiving, organizing, and distributing slides and blocks across various Pathology units. Maintaining clean work areas, monitoring supplies, and organizing space as needed. Entering patients, clinician, and slide information into LIS for tracking. Duties & Responsibilities Organize slides and blocks after sectioning. Prepare and deliver slides to Pathologists across various locations on West Campus, and retrieve completed slides from various Pathologist locations, daily. File and retrieve slides and blocks using both the ARCOS & ARCOS SL software and manual archiving methods. Review all requisitions, labels, and documents for accuracy and vital information (e.g. stat, fax results, etc.) and take action when such information is incomplete or incorrect. Separate, escalate, and report problem cases. Store problem cases away from all others for proper follow up activities. Maintain a clean working area in Histology, Digital Pathology, and all other areas of work. Dispose of slides and blocks in accordance with OSHA, CAP, and Department standards. Maintain reagents, supplies, equipment, etc. in Histology and Digital Pathology. Answer phone calls in the laboratory areas. Maintain eyewash logs, temperature logs, and others as assigned. Take inventory as needed and prepare supply orders for items needed in the area. Perform other duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Qualifications The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois Springfield University of Illinois System Office University of Illinois Foundation The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12481?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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