Total Rewards "Your life - our Mission" OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Starting pay for this position is $18.07/hour. This is an Hourly position. Overview POSITION SUMMARY: The laboratory assistant plays a vital role in the care of our patients. Laboratory testing is an integral part of the delivery of care and the patient experience. The laboratory assistant performs specimen collection, is responsible for proper storage of specimens, prepares specimens for transport and performs all point of care testing and quality testing to meet College of American Pathologists (CAP)/Joint Commission and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards. The laboratory assistant must review provider orders and maintain up to date knowledge of new laboratory standards and information. The laboratory assistant is responsible for keeping accurate records, such as quality control and temperature monitoring in laboratory areas, and must be committed to patient identification and excellence in customer service. The Float Lab Assistant will support multiple lab sites across different locations, providing flexibility and ensuring smooth operations in all assigned facilities. This position requires a highly adaptable and proactive individual who can work independently and collaborate with various teams. The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks that support lab operations, including sample handling, data entry, equipment maintenance, and general lab upkeep. Independent travel between various locations is a core requirement No overnight travel required, but willingness to travel daily between sites is a must Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High school or GED equivalent Successful completion of OSF Phlebotomy class within 6 months of hire (if OSF Phlebotomy class has not been previously completed and/or does not have previous phlebotomy experience) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Previous phlebotomy experience or training Successful completion of OSF Phlebotomy class Other skills/knowledge: Electronic Medical Record Microsoft application basic proficiency OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.