Lab Assistant

Henry Ford Health; Wyandotte (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health seeks a lab technician to help keep the lab running smoothly by entering orders and processing specimens in a fast-paced health environment. You will transport, track, and receive materials while mastering lab equipment and automation systems as the tech-savvy keeper of our pre- and post-analytic tools.

Engaging with patients, lab staff, and caregivers, you will deliver friendly service and, when needed, perform phlebotomy to support routine operations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Keep the lab running smoothly by entering orders and processing specimens—you're basically the lab's command center.
• Be our specimen superhero: pick up, transport, track, and receive materials like a pro, following our established procedures.
• Master our lab equipment and automation systems—think of yourself as the tech-savvy keeper of our pre and post-analytic tools.
• Bring your A-game to every interaction with patients, lab staff, and caregivers—your friendly demeanor makes all the difference.
• Roll up your sleeves and perform phlebotomy services when needed—another skill in your growing lab toolkit!

Skills

MS Office

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

What You Will Do:

• Keep the lab running smoothly by entering orders and processing specimens—you're basically the lab's command center!
• Be our specimen superhero: pick up, transport, track, and receive materials like a pro, following our established procedures.
• Master our lab equipment and automation systems—think of yourself as the tech-savvy keeper of our pre and post-analytic tools.
• Bring your A-game to every interaction with patients, lab staff, and caregivers—your friendly demeanor makes all the difference.
• Roll up your sleeves and perform phlebotomy services when needed—another skill in your growing lab toolkit!

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.