Lab Assistant - 40 hrs - Rotating -

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Hospital – Detroit Main Campus is seeking a Lab Support Associate to perform routine laboratory support duties under supervision, including order entry, specimen pickup, transport, and processing. You will interact with patients and staff professionally using hospital information systems.

Responsibilities include preparing specimens, entering demographics and test orders, reviewing forms for accuracy, maintaining sample integrity, and assisting with pre/post-analytic equipment and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient specimens for laboratory testing with emphasis on preanalytic and post-analytic processes.
• Enter patient demographics, insurance, and test orders into computer systems and maintain confidentiality.
• Review laboratory request forms for complete information and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle specimen preparation, storage, and order entry to protect sample integrity.
• Maintain pre and post analytic laboratory equipment and automation systems as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Medical terminology

Anatomy knowledge

Science coursework

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

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: Lab Support Services
• Shift: Rotating
• Union Code: Not Applicable