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Job Description Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: RML Chemistry Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (5:00:00 AM - 1:30:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Pay Range: $16.20 - $21.77 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 Rushu2019s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary: The Laboratory Technician enters patient demographic information and places laboratory test orders in the LIS. Also, is responsible for report distribution. Issues laboratory results over the telephone in a professional and courteous manner. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Other information: Required Job Qualifications: u2022 High School Graduate. u2022 Typing speed over 35 wpm. u2022 Previous experience in a hospital laboratory and/or as a phlebotomist is helpful. u2022 Employees in this job classification are qualified to perform waived testing. u2022 Employees' education and/or laboratory experience meet the requirements delineated in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA '88). Preferred Job Qualifications: u2022 Knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology. Physical Demands: u2022 The technician's time is divided between laboratory test order entry and working in a laboratory with frequent exposure to potentially infectious specimens. Responsibilities: 1. Enters medical record number correctly all of the time. 2. Handles specimens properly with no specimen labeling errors per year. 3. Performs accurate computer entry of demographic information. 4. Performs accurate computer entry of laboratory test orders. 5. Notifies appropriate personnel of problems. 6. Performs multiple computer entry/inquiry functions. 7. Sorts and distributes computer generated reports. 8. Prepares specimens correctly for delivery and/or transport. 9. Operates the pneumatic tube station according to division guidelines. 10. Performs multiple computer specimen receiving functions. 11. Documents specimen receipt and resolves problems if necessary. 12. Processes specimens. 13. Uses the telephone properly and gives accurate information. 14. Reports accurate results. 15. Suggests and performs follow-up where appropriate. 16. Volunteers or willingly participates in special projects and completes them within an agreed upon time frame. 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 Lab Tech Location US:IL:Chicago Req ID 23228