Lab Assistant/Full-Time/3rd Shift/Rosemont
Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Tell me about a time you had to handle several urgent tasks at once with people waiting on you. How did you decide what to do first?
ability to prioritize under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
Tell me about a time a coworker or new employee needed help learning a task. How did you approach teaching them?
willingness and ability to train others, since the role includes acting as a resource for new staff
Tell me about a time you caught a mistake, either yours or someone else's, before it caused a bigger problem.
attention to detail and willingness to flag errors rather than let them slide
Describe a time you had to stay calm while dealing with blood or body fluid exposure risk, or another situation that required following strict safety procedure.
comfort with biohazard exposure and adherence to PPE and safety protocol
Tell me about a time you had to deal with an upset patient or visitor. What did you say or do?
interpersonal skill in de-escalating patient-facing friction
Technical
What steps would you take if you noticed a specimen tube was leaking or damaged when it came in for processing?
knowledge of safe handling and biohazard procedures
Can you describe your experience entering or verifying information in a computer system, especially anything similar to lab or order entry software?
comfort level and accuracy with data entry systems used for test requests
What does aliquoting mean to you, and why does keeping specimen identity intact during that process matter?
basic understanding of specimen processing accuracy and chain of custody
How do you keep track of inventory or supplies so nothing runs out unexpectedly during a shift?
organizational habits relevant to the supply ordering and tracking duties
Situational
Walk me through what you would do if a specimen arrives at your station with a label that doesn't match the requisition.
whether the candidate follows specimen identification protocol rather than guessing or forcing a match
How would you handle a phone call from a doctor's office that's frustrated because they think their results are late?
customer service composure with clinical stakeholders under stress
This position works third shift, from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. What has your experience been working overnight or rotating schedules, and how do you manage staying sharp during those hours?
realistic fit with the shift demands and self-awareness about fatigue management
If you got a requisition missing the diagnosis code or insurance information needed for billing, what would you do?
knowledge of billing verification steps and problem-solving without stalling workflow
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