Evening Clinical Lab Support Specialist (Part-Time)

Peoplefluent; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

UM Health - Sparrow seeks a part-time lab support worker to place orders for specimens, verify data, and assist in processing and storage. The role emphasizes accurate labeling, data entry, and coordination with clinical staff in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant science coursework or lab experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills to handle prioritization and pressure in patient care environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two college level science courses or 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Ability to read, follow directions and perform specimen collection procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Accession test requests with demographics, insurance data, and accurate data entry.
• Label and identify patients, orders, and specimens accurately following procedures.
• Prioritize work based on patient type and specimen priority.
• Prepare specimens for transport and storage; deliver to testing areas.
• Use computer systems to verify information and enter data.
• Track specimens and pending lists; resolve issues per protocol.
• Assist in training new caregivers; maintain inventory and supplies.
• Follow ICARE values in communication; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Adaptability

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Keyboard skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two college science courses or 1 year lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

SoftLab

Lifepoint

Epic

WindoPath

Job description

UM Health - Sparrow seeks a part-time lab support worker to place orders for specimens, verify data, and assist in processing and storage. The role emphasizes accurate labeling, data entry, and coordination with clinical staff in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and relevant science coursework or lab experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills to handle prioritization and pressure in patient care environments.