Labcorp is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join their Specimen Processing and Accessioning team in Itasca, IL.  The position, Hospital Reference Test Clerk, will be responsible for performing clinical specimen accessioning, sample sorting and data entry in a fast-paced, high-throughput environment located onsite with one of our client offices. 

 **Pay Range: $17.50 - $24.50 per hour

Position eligible for 2nd shift differential

All job offers will be based on a candidate?s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday hours will vary, this is full time position and scheduled for 40 hours per week. 8:00am-5:00pm/5:00pm-1:00am shifts.

Work Locations: Rockford, IL; Sterling, IL; Freeport, IL; Janesville, WI; Itascal, IL- other locations as needed, but will primarily be scheduled for Western Suburb locations.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

 Job Responsibilities:

•  Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis and testing

• Communicate effectively with client office staff

·        Research, troubleshoot and resolve customer and specimen problems

• Meet department activity and production goals

• Data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner 

• Accurately identify and label specimens 

• Pack and ship specimens to proper testing facilities 

• Scrub requisitions to ensure samples are prepared and missing items are updated

• Do spinning/freezing/splitting and other special services as needed based on client 

Requirements:

This position requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Subject to applicable law, all prospective hires will need to provide proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for medical or religious accommodations.

·        High School Diploma or equivalent

·        1 year relative experience required (lab/accessioning, production/manufacturing/warehouse environment)

·        Previous medical or patient facing healthcare experience is a plus

·        Comfortable handling biological specimens

·        Ability to accurately identify specimens

·        Experience working in a team environment

·        Strong data entry and organizational skills

·        High level of attention to detail

·        Proficient in MS Office

·        Ability to lift up to 40lbs.

·        Ability to pass a standardized color blind test         

Valid Driver's License and clean driving record

Must be at least 21 years of age.

 If you're looking for a career that offers opportunities for growth, continual development, professional challenge and the chance to make a real difference, apply today!