Summer Intern - Lab Department

Join our dynamic team as a Temporary Summer Intern, where you'll gain valuable hands-on experience in a professional setting.

llinois CancerCare has a student summer intern position available in the Lab department. Interested students will work up to 20 hours per week for 6 to 8 weeks. Our summer internship program is designed to give high school, undergraduate and medical school students a chance to gain experience in a healthcare facility.

Pay: $15.00/hr.

Illinois CancerCare offers the following benefits for temporary employees, subject to eligibility requirements: 401(k) retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program; & paid leave accrual (if applicable).

Benefits:

• Gain practical experience in a professional environment.
• Develop skills relevant to your field of study.
• Network with professionals and other interns.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from experienced team members.

What You'll Do

• Assist with basic patient screening and specimen handling under supervision.
• Support lab and phlebotomy workflows by preparing supplies and work areas.
• Perform routine lab setup, cleanup, and equipment cleaning.
• Help with specimen packaging, data entry, and clerical tasks.
• Observe lab testing processes to gain handson experience.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Provide general departmental support, including answering or directing calls.

What We're Looking For

• High school or College students preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Phlebotomy technical institute students

Special Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
• Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, stooping.

Safety Considerations/Typical Working Conditions

• The employee has limited exposure to toxic substances and is expected to be familiar with the dangers and proper handling of such.
• The employee is exposed to communicable diseases and other conditions common to the clinical environment.
• Safety policies and good health practices are to be understood and observed.
• Work is performed in an office environment with frequent contact with staff and patients.
• Work may be repetitious, and in a high-stress environment.
• Contact may involve dealing with angry and/or upset people.