Job Description

Every Specimen Tells a Story

Laboratory Assistant (PRN)

Gateway Regional Medical Center | Laboratory Services | Granite City, IL

Pay: $17.50 - $26.24 per hour

Position: PRN (As Needed)

Behind Every Diagnosis Is a Dedicated Laboratory Team.

As a Laboratory Assistant, you'll be an essential part of the diagnostic process by ensuring specimens are collected, processed, and delivered accurately so providers have the information they need to deliver exceptional patient care.

Why Choose Gateway?

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative laboratory team
• Serve a community where you can truly make a lasting impact

What You'll Do

• Collect and process patient specimens
• Perform venipuncture and specimen handling
• Prepare specimens for testing and transport
• Enter patient information accurately into the laboratory information system (LIS)
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and clinical staff
• Maintain laboratory quality and safety standards

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Current BLS Certification required
• Phlebotomy or laboratory experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills

Why Your Work Matters

Accurate laboratory results begin with exceptional specimen collection. Your work directly supports physicians in diagnosing and treating patients, making a meaningful difference in the care they receive every day.

Apply today and become an important part of Gateway Regional Medical Center's Laboratory team.