Laboratory Assistant
How this pay compares
This posting states $17–$24.40 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 within 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
Sparta Community Hospital District in Sparta reported 8 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 500,891 hours worked: 3.2 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 3.4 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Sparta Community Hospital
Medicare gives Sparta Community Hospital 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Illinois's hospitals average 3.0). 85% 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.
Lab tech and phlebotomist jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 20.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 76.4%
- 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
Lab Assistant
Part Time: 2 (8) hour shifts per pay period– Primarily days, rotating weekends, and can be occasional evening shift
Laboratory Department
Sparta Community Hospital is in search of a Part Time Laboratory Assistant who is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care.
At Sparta Community Hospital, our clinical team makes a significant impact on the individuals in the communities served. By choosing to work with us, you have the chance to provide essential medical services to those who may not have easy access to them otherwise.
The Laboratory Team at Sparta Community Hospital plays a crucial role by conducting diagnostic tests to support healthcare providers in diagnosing and monitoring patient conditions. The Laboratory Assistants are responsible for accurately collecting samples from patients for various medical testing and procedures.
The clinical staff at Sparta Community Hospital build strong relationships with patients and their families. Our team is not just healthcare providers, but also trusted confidants and sources of support.
In addition to our exceptional patient care, we also prioritize continuous improvement and innovation. We invest in the latest medical technologies, ensuring that our providers have access to the tools they need to deliver the best possible outcomes.
At Sparta Community Hospital, we consider our employees to be our most valuable asset. As we aim to establish a strong PRN pool, we provide numerous advantages for those working PRN at Sparta Community Hospital. These benefits include, but are not limited to:
- COMPETETIVE HOURLY WAGE based on experience and availability.
- EARNED PTO FOR EVERY HOUR WORKED! We acknowledge that you earn your time off! We do not segregate PTO into "separate buckets" that create use it or lose it situations.
- PTO PAY OUT AT THE END OF THE YEAR . Whether you take a payout at the end of the year or take the time off for yourself - your time is your time.
- EDUCATION. Looking to advance your career? Sparta Community offers various opportunities for loan and tuition assistance.
- FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES that allow you to balance your personal and professional responsibilities.
From Sparta Community 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 Sparta Community Hospital
Sparta Community Hospital is a public critical access hospital with an emergency department in Sparta, IL. Its job board posts jobs for nurses. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Sparta Community Hospital
Based in Sparta, ILHires in IllinoisPay on its listings: 90.9% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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