Lab Assistant - 40 hrs - Rotating -

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Lab Assistant in the Detroit area, where you will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations. This position involves preparing specimens, data entry, and maintaining laboratory equipment in a professional environment. Candidates should possess strong computer skills and a high school education, with preference given to those with medical setting experience. This is a rotating shift position within a collaborative lab support team.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient specimens for laboratory testing.
• Enters patient information into computer systems.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and organizes forms.

Skills

Computer Skills

Medical Terminology

Human Anatomy

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

College-level coursework in science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join to apply for the Lab Assistant - 40 hrs - Rotating - role at Henry Ford Health

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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 a 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 identity 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