Mason District Hospital·Havana, Illinois
The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the collection, labeling, and processing of specimens for analysis, including performing phlebotomy and drug screens. Additionally, the role involves performing CLIA waived testing and managing laboratory communications and sequencing.
Title of Job: Laboratory Assistant
Status/FLSA Status: FT/Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Laboratory Services
Location: Mason District Hospital, Havana, IL
Date: September 2025
The Laboratory Assistant will perform duties necessary for specimen collection, labeling, and processing for Laboratory Analysis. Additional duties will include CLIA waived testing to assist the Laboratory operation.
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical demands for this position include the ability to sit regularly, use hands and fingers, talk, and hear.
This position requires standing, walking, reaching, crouching, stooping/kneeling.
The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects and or patients.
Personal Protective Equipment will need to be worn for Job Duties.
Required use of tools or equipment is essential.
Work is typically performed in an office but operations in the Emergency Room may expose the employee to noise, dirt, dust, grease, machinery, contagious or infectious agents.
Vision requirements for this position include near vision and must be able to distinguish between shades of color and utilize sense of smell.
a. Standing 20% b. Walking 20%
c. Sitting 60%
d. Carrying Same as above
e. Pushing Same as above
f. Pulling Same as above
Lifting 50 pounds; when required assistance in patient lifting.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Illinois driver's license. Proficiency in computer systems like LIS and Microsoft Office 365, along with strong interpersonal skills, is required.
Market context
Laboratory assistant roles in Illinois are often tied to steady patient-testing needs, with PRN coverage helping labs manage variable volumes and staffing gaps. This role can be competitive because employers look for reliable patient-care focus, flexibility for on-call scheduling, and consistency with PRN shift expectations. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm you can meet the one-shift-every-three-months PRN requirement before applying.
