Evening Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing & Patient Care

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Part time

Job summary

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a part-time Lab Services professional to support processing and analysis of patient specimens in a fast-paced laboratory environment. You will perform pre- and post-analytical tasks, manage specimens, and ensure data accuracy while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

You will interact with patients and healthcare staff, adhere to procedures, and contribute to a reliable lab workflow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Six months experience in medical training, and/or certification in a health care environment or related science field (e.g. Lab Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist or Health Science studies).
• Basic studies in medical terminology or a related health science field preferred.
• Customer service experience in a service environment preferred.
• For Phlebotomists—Phlebotomy Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes incoming specimens; processes patient specimens in accordance with department safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Ensures stats and other critical tests are accurately and immediately processed.
• Documents specimen problems and refers to supervisor or other lead designee.
• May draw blood samples from patients based on physicians order and in accordance with departmental safety and OSHA guidelines; verifies patients identification and collects insurance information.
• Generates and attaches labels to specimen/blood samples; may perform specimen processing and aliquoting according to pre-established test requirements.
• Ensures specimen integrity by verifying patient identification and ensures the sample submitted is appropriate given the requested test.
• Sorts, racks, and delivers specimens to appropriate testing laboratory.
• Accurately enters and reviews laboratory test data in the laboratory computer system; detects and corrects errors according to laboratory policies and quality standards.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures and/or answers routine questions from physicians, nurses, or other appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area; stocks storage area with supplies and inventories as necessary.
• Cleans glassware, equipment, and small instruments.
• May perform transportation duties; time stamps or computer verifies all laboratory requests; may order tests in the system.
• May conduct routine inspection, maintenance and quality control checks on equipment; reports unusual findings timely to supervisor or lead designee.
• May prepare the patient for and/or administer tolerance tests or other tests specific to assigned area.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, maintaining records, or relaying a message to the appropriate personnel.
• Self-monitors their individual work behavior and performance to make improvements. Communicates training and development needs to management.
• Complies with departmental safety policies and procedures and OSHA guidelines, including the use of applicable personal protective equipment.
• Responsible to check organizational communication daily (i.e. Outlook, laboratory software, posted notices, etc.)
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job description

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a part-time Lab Services professional to support processing and analysis of patient specimens in a fast-paced laboratory environment. You will perform pre- and post-analytical tasks, manage specimens, and ensure data accuracy while maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

You will interact with patients and healthcare staff, adhere to procedures, and contribute to a reliable lab workflow.