Lab Assistant – Pathology Research – Contingent –

Henry Ford Health - Careers; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health - Careers in Detroit seeks a Laboratory Support Associate to perform routine preanalytic and postanalytic tasks, including specimen processing, order entry, and transport. You will interact with patients and lab staff while supporting daily operations.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and familiarity with medical terminology; hospital or clinic lab experience is preferred. Some phlebotomy may be required at sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite or similar
• Experience in a medical setting, hospital or clinic laboratory preferred
• Familiarity with medical terminology and human anatomy preferred
• College-level coursework in science preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient specimens for laboratory testing with emphasis on preanalytic/postanalytic processes
• Enter patient demographics, insurance, and test orders into information systems; maintain confidentiality
• Review lab request forms, resolve discrepancies, and organize storage of submission forms
• Handle specimens carefully to protect identity and sample integrity
• Maintain/pre and postanalytic laboratory equipment (printers, freezers, refrigerators, centrifuges, glassware, autoclaves)

Skills

Computer skills

Medical terminology familiarity

Anatomy knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College-level science coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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:++

1. Prepares patient specimens for laboratory testing with particular emphasis on preanalytic 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 postanalytic laboratory automation system as needed

++EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:++

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

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