Clinical Lab Assistant - Day Shift, Specimen Prep

Trinity Health MI; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health MI in Grand Rapids is seeking a Hospital Lab Assistant to support medical technologists and pathologists by collecting, processing, and preparing patient specimens for testing. The role also involves maintaining lab equipment and managing patient data in the LIS, contributing to accurate and timely lab work.

The position is Full-time, Day Shift in a high‑volume clinical lab environment, with opportunities to learn phlebotomy techniques, ensure quality control, and collaborate with

Responsibilities

• Specimen Collection & Prep: Perform phlebotomy (blood draws) and instruct patients on providing other samples. Receive, label, centrifuge, and distribute samples to the correct testing departments.
• Data Management: Accurately enter patient information and test results into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Lab Maintenance: Sterilize and clean lab equipment, glassware, and work areas to prevent contamination. Track inventory and stock testing supplies.
• Quality Control: Monitor temperatures of storage units, calibrate instruments, and report any discrepancies in test results.
• Communication: Field inquiries from nursing units, doctors' offices, and patients regarding specimen requirements and test status.

Job description

Trinity Health MI in Grand Rapids is seeking a Hospital Lab Assistant to support medical technologists and pathologists by collecting, processing, and preparing patient specimens for testing. The role also involves maintaining lab equipment and managing patient data in the LIS, contributing to accurate and timely lab work.

The position is Full-time, Day Shift in a high‑volume clinical lab environment, with opportunities to learn phlebotomy techniques, ensure quality control, and collaborate with