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Lab Support Technician

Trinity Health · Maywood, IL · $20.00–$21.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to work quickly without making mistakes.

What they are checking: Whether they can balance speed and accuracy, which is the core of specimen processing.

Tell me about a time you helped a teammate during a busy shift.

What they are checking: Whether they are a team player, since the posting stresses working with others to move samples.

What would you do

This is a night shift in Central Processing, 11 PM to 7:30 AM with rotating weekends and holidays. How does that schedule fit you?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably work overnight and holidays, which is when many specimens still arrive.

A specimen arrives with a label that does not match the requisition. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow rejection rules instead of guessing, which prevents results going to the wrong patient.

How do you handle a call from a nurse asking why a result is not ready yet?

What they are checking: Whether they stay polite, check the specimen's status and give clear answers.

How do you stay focused and alert on a night shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have habits that keep them accurate late at night when mistakes are more likely.

About the work

Walk me through what you check when a specimen arrives at the lab.

What they are checking: Whether they verify patient ID, labeling, tube type and specimen quality before processing.

How do you decide which specimens to process first when many arrive at once?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize STAT and time-sensitive specimens and keep routine work moving.

What do you know about centrifuging, aliquoting and storing specimens?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic processing steps that keep samples usable for testing.

How do you protect yourself and others when handling blood and body fluids?

What they are checking: Whether they follow standard precautions and safety rules for biohazards.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: Our Vision As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life. Hours: • Night Shift (1.0) FTE • 11:00pm-7:30am • Rotating holidays and weekend • Area: Central Processing • Location: Maywood, IL About the Job In this role, the Lab Support Service Tech (Core) will support the delivery of patient care through the receipt, processing, and routing of specimens. Provides customer friendly service to any person requesting supplies or information by phone, computer or in person. What you will do • Performs assigned duties from the pre-analytical to post-analytical phases of testing according to standard operating procedures. Receives and evaluates all specimens to ensure positive identification and appropriateness of sample. Works with fellow team members to properly triage and efficiently move samples through all phases of testing. Here is what you will need Required: • High School Diploma • Less than one year of previous job-related experience Preferred: • Associate's Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education • 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Perks & Benefits • Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental) • Daily Pay (NEW) • Competitive Shift Differentials • Career Development • Tuition Reimbursement • Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program • 403(b) with Employer Match • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC) • Referral Rewards • Perks Program Compensation: Pay Range $20.00 - 21.00 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Benefits: Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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