Lab Assistant - Core Lab

Detroit Medical Center

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Detroit Medical Center is hiring a Lab Services professional for DMC University Laboratories in Detroit, Michigan. This full-time role includes processing patient specimens, drawing blood, and ensuring lab safety according to OSHA guidelines.

The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, six months of experience in a health-related field, and strong customer service skills. This position works an evening shift from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM and provides a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent education required.
Six months experience in medical training or certification.
Basic studies in medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and process patient specimens according to safety guidelines.
Draw blood samples and verify patient identification.
Accurately enter and review lab test data.

Skills

Customer service experience

Medical terminology knowledge

Phlebotomy Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in a health care environment

Job description

DMC University Laboratories, Inc.

DMC University Laboratories, Inc. is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits Statement

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to specific and detailed procedures, accurately performs specific pre‑analytical and post‑analytical tasks. Processes information by compiling, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data with attention to detail. Interacts with patient and other health care professionals, and responds to routine inquiries. Inspects and maintains work area, instruments, and supplies. Promotes DMC values by demonstrating behaviors supportive of building a High Reliability Culture committed to Safety for Life, Health for Life, Customer Service, Community Welfare, Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork and Effective Resource Use.

Responsibilities

Prioritize incoming specimens; process patient specimens in accordance with department safety and OSHA guidelines. Ensure stats and other critical tests are accurately and immediately processed. Document specimen problems and refer to supervisor or other lead designee.
May draw blood samples from patients based on physicians order and in accordance with departmental safety and OSHA guidelines (e.g. utilizes protective equipment such as gloves, coats, and shields); verify patient identification and collect insurance information.
Generate and attach labels to specimen/blood samples; may perform specimen processing and aliquoting according to pre‑established test requirements.
Ensure specimen integrity by verifying patient identification and ensures the sample submitted is appropriate given the requested test. Sort, rack, and deliver specimens to appropriate testing laboratory.
Accurately enter and review laboratory test data in the laboratory computer system; detect and correct errors according to laboratory policies and quality standards.
Communicate with patients to explain procedures and/or answer routine questions from physicians, nurses, or other appropriate healthcare professionals (e.g. date or time of drawing patients blood or gathering specimens, verifying a request, etc.).
Maintain a neat and clean work area; stock storage area with supplies and inventory as necessary. Clean glassware, equipment, and small instruments.
May perform transportation duties (e.g. delivers specimens and reports); time stamps or computer verifies all laboratory requests; may order tests in the system.
May conduct routine inspection, maintenance and quality control checks on equipment (e.g. record temperatures). Report unusual findings timely to supervisor or lead designee.
May prepare the patient for and/or administer tolerance tests or other tests specific to assigned area.
Perform a variety of clerical duties such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, maintaining records, or relaying a message to the appropriate personnel.
Self‑monitor individual work behavior and performance to make improvements. Communicate training and development needs to management.
Comply with departmental safety policies and procedures and OSHA guidelines, including the use of applicable personal protective equipment.
Responsible to check organizational communication daily (i.e. Outlook, laboratory software, posted notices, etc.).
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent education required.
Candidate must have six (6) months experience in medical training, and/or certification in a health care environment or related science field (i.e. Lab Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist or Health Science studies).
Basic studies in medical terminology or a related health science field preferred.
Customer service experience in a service environment preferred.
For Phlebotomists - Phlebotomy Certification is preferred.

Facility Description

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system providing services to the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. DMC University Laboratories evolved in 1993 and is comprised of Core Laboratories, Specialty Laboratories, two rapid response hospital laboratories, Centralized Stat Lab, Centralized Blood Bank Lab, and full service outreach infrastructure which includes patient service centers, remote ambulatory laboratories, marketing staff, courier system and billing department. The DMC University Laboratories service area covers the entire Southeast Michigan market, and is growing at a rapid pace with the following outstanding features: Test menu of over 1,000 tests, which includes high end specialty tests. Less than 1% of our tests are sent to outside reference laboratories. Provide reference laboratory services to many of the other healthcare systems in southeastern Michigan and several out of state facilities.

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