Central Lab Assistant - Day Shift, No Weekends

The Cancer & Hematology Centers; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cancer & Hematology Centers in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a full-time lab support professional to assist central laboratory departments and manage specimens. The role includes registering patients in the LIS, handling phone inquiries, and supporting technologists during complex procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least two years of related experience with phlebotomy, plus strong people and organizational skills to maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Two years related work experience including phlebotomy.
• Excellent people skills and ability to maintain composure during busy times.
• Strong organizational skills and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting the Central Laboratory specialty departments (blood bank, flow cytometry and molecular) on duties as needed.
• Responsible for managing inbound specimens from the clinic sites, thoroughly sorting the coolers, checking manifests, and releasing specimens into the Central Laboratory.
• Responsible for registering external patients directly into the laboratory information system and keeping the laboratory information system uniform, organized and up to date.
• Responsible for answering the lab phone and Daily Lab Safety Communication chat and assisting callers with their questions and requests.
• Responsible for assisting the medical technologists to find and account for specimens and pending logs.
• Responsible for assisting the medical technologists to unpack inventory shipments.
• Responsible for assisting the providers during bone marrow biopsies.
• Responsible for providing phlebotomy duties as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining lab supply inventory and complete order forms for needed supplies.
• Responsible for completing tasks as laboratory leadership deems appropriate.

Skills

People skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Confidentiality

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Cancer & Hematology Centers in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a full-time lab support professional to assist central laboratory departments and manage specimens. The role includes registering patients in the LIS, handling phone inquiries, and supporting technologists during complex procedures.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and at least two years of related experience with phlebotomy, plus strong people and organizational skills to maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced setting.