Lab Assistant - 40 hrs - Variable Shift -

Henry Ford Health System; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System in Michigan is seeking a Lab Assistant to support core laboratory operations under supervision. The role includes order entry, specimen handling, transportation, tracking, and processing, with occasional phlebotomy at the site and interaction with patients and staff.

Responsibilities cover preparing specimens, entering patient data into information systems, reviewing forms, preserving sample integrity, and maintaining lab equipment and records.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office.
• Experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
• College-level science coursework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient specimens for testing with emphasis on pre- and post-analytic steps.
• Accurately enters demographic, insurance, and test orders into information systems.
• Reviews request forms for accuracy and resolves discrepancies.
• Handles specimens with care to protect integrity and identity.
• Maintains and records maintenance for lab equipment and automation as needed.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school graduate

College-level science coursework preferred

Experience in medical setting preferred

Familiarity with medical terminology

Strong data entry skills

Job description

Lab Assistant - 40 hrs - Variable Shift -

Under regular supervision, and according to established procedures, performs a variety of routine laboratory support procedures including order entry, specimen/material pick up, 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:

1. Prepares patient specimens for laboratory testing with particular emphasis on pre analytic and post-analytic processes
2. 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
3. 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
4. Exercises care in specimen handling, preparation, storage, and order entry to protect the identify and integrity of samples
5. 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 post analytic laboratory automation system as needed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department: Core Laboratory
• Shift: Variable
• Union Code: Not Applicable

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

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. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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