Sarah Bush Lincoln·Effingham County, Illinois
The Lab Assistant is responsible for performing phlebotomy, point of care testing, and patient registration for outreach clients. Key duties include collecting specimens, maintaining client relations at long-term care facilities, and ensuring accurate documentation in the Laboratory Information System.
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Lab Assistant is responsible for performing phlebotomy, point of care testing and patient registration for Outreach clients.
Department: Lab
Hours: part-time, 20 hour a week
required: High School diploma, BLS within 90 days of hire
based on experience, starting at $17.79 an hour
$500 sign on bonus
Audits charts at client sites to ensure that all provider ordered tests are completed at the scheduled times. Ensures that all ordered tests have completed results on the patient’s chart., Collects throat, nasal, and nasopharyngeal swabs using appropriate procedures and supplies., Collects urine and/or alcohol for non-chain-of-custody drug screen testing., Labels tubes/containers; may package specimens for courier pick-up., Maintains good client relations with patients and staff at long term care facilities or provider office., Maintains records of the patients and clients served., Maintains work areas in a neat and orderly fashion; cleans, decontaminates counters and drawing stations on every shift, and empties sharps disposal containers., Obtains diagnosis information from the provider for each test ordered and documents on lab order., Performs and documents point of care test quality control as appropriate and performs patient point of care testing., Performs maintenance and daily cleaning on centrifuges. , Performs phlebotomy techniques – via venipuncture and capillary puncture – using appropriate procedures and supplies including site selection, order of draw, and test requirements., Reads and documents daily temperature logs., Registers patients and orders tests in the Laboratory Information System(s)., Schedules tests to be drawn and completed., Takes inventory and restocks supplies, Utilizes safety tools for patient identification and specimen labeling, including verbal interaction with patients/family and/or staff (provider offices and long-term care facilities) to validate and verify accuracy of information., Works with staff at long term care facility or provider office to correct discrepancies with orders, insurance information or diagnosis codes.
High School (Required)BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln
$17.79 - $27.57
Pay based on experience
Market context
In Illinois, lab assistant outreach roles are typically tied to ongoing clinical and patient-service needs, so employers often look for candidates who can handle routine lab tasks reliably and keep work areas organized. Competition can be stronger for applicants who already have a high school diploma and are prepared to earn BLS or CPR certification within 90 days. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm you can meet the certification timeline and highlight any hands-on lab or cleanliness-focused experience.
