Extra Help - Medical Laboratory Assistant I - Labs/Pathology Services
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Extra Help - Medical Laboratory Assistant I - Labs/Pathology ServicesThis Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours.Hiring Department: Labs/Pathology ServicesLocation: Chicago, IL USARequisition ID: 1026179Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 5:30AM-1:30PM. 7:00AM-3:30PMHours per Week: 20Shift: Days# of Positions: 3Workplace Type: On-SiteSalary: $21.61/hrPosting Close Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC 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 SummaryThe 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 & ResponsibilitiesOrganize 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 QualificationsThe 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