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LAB ASSISTANT

Blessing Hospital logoBlessing Hospital$16.78–$22.65/hrQuincy, ILPart timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting states $16.78–$22.65 an hour. Open laboratory assistant jobs in Illinois post a median of $21.28 an hour, the middle half $20.14–$22.68, across 32 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Laboratory assistants employed in Illinois earn a median of $34.59 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Workplace injuries

Blessing Care Corp dba Illini Community Hospital in Pittsfield reported 3 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 295,629 hours worked: 2.0 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 2.5 per 100 full-time workers. None describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Medicare rating of Blessing Hospital

Medicare gives Blessing Hospital 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Illinois's hospitals average 3.0). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Illinois hospitals by rating.

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  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 1.86x · Clicks 59
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 50.2% · Stating an hourly rate 42.0%

From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 9 Nov 2026. Every figure for Lab tech and phlebotomist jobs

About the job

PAY RATE: $16.78 - $22.65

BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

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  • Retirement + matching
  • Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
  • Onsite childcare - Quincy
  • 24/7 Wellness Center access
  • Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for collecting blood for laboratory analysis and performing point-of-care testing for bleeding time.

This position requires providing services to one or more age populations, including neonate through geriatric, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals, and direction of the Performance Improvement Process / Patient Safety Plan at Blessing Hospital.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience:

REQUIRED

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

PREFERRED

  • Completion of a Phlebotomy Training Program
  • Previous patient care experience

License/Certifications/Special Requirements

  • ASCP registration is encouraged but not required

PAY STATUS

  • Non-exempt hourly

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

From Blessing Hospital's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Blessing Hospital

Blessing Hospital is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in Quincy, IL. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, imaging techs and therapists. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Blessing Hospital

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