Lab Assistant - 40 hrs - Days -

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Lab Assistant for a day shift role. The successful candidate will perform laboratory support procedures including specimen preparation and data entry, while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with protocols. Strong computer skills and familiarity with medical terminology are preferred. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a difference in patient care at one of Detroit's leading hospitals.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient specimens for laboratory testing.
• Enters patient demographic and test order information accurately.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment as needed.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Familiarity with medical terminology

Human anatomy knowledge

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

College-level course work in science

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General Summary

Under regular supervision, and according to established procedures, performs a variety

General Summary

Under regular supervision, and according to established procedures, performs a variety

of routine laboratory support procedures including order entry, specimen/material pickup, transportation, tracking, receipt, and processing. May utilize a variety of information

systems to perform tasks. Operates and maintains pre and post analytic laboratory

equipment which may include laboratory automation. May perform occasional

phlebotomy service if required at that site. Interacts with patients, laboratory staff and

caregivers in a courteous and professional manner.

Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares patient specimens for laboratory testing with particular emphasis on preanalytic and post-analytic processes
• Accurately enters patient demographic, insurance, and test order information into
  
  

variety of computer information systems according to standard protocols in a timely

manner. Maintains confidentiality of patient information

• Reviews laboratory request forms for complete and accurate demographic and order
  
  

entry information. Resolves and documents discrepancies as needed. Organizes

and maintains storage of laboratory submission forms per protocol

• Exercises care in specimen handling, preparation, storage, and order entry to
  
  

protect the identify and integrity of samples

• Performs and records maintenance for pre and post analytic laboratory equipment.
  
  

Equipment includes specimen barcode label printers, freezers, refrigerators,

centrifuges, glassware cleaning equipment, autoclaves as well as pre and postanalytic laboratory automation system as needed

Education/Experience Required

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Experience in a medical setting, hospital or clinic laboratory preferred
• Familiarity with medical terminology and human anatomy preferred
• Candidate with college-level course work in science preferred
  
  

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus
• Department: Pathology Surgical
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services

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