Lab Assistant - Patient Care & Lab Support

DMC Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development and continuing ed.

Health savings accounts, dependent FSA

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance, legal insurance, etc.

Job summary

DMC University Laboratories, Inc. in Detroit, MI seeks an Lab Services professional to perform pre- and post-analytical tasks, manage specimens, data entry and patient communication. You will help ensure high reliability culture with safety and quality standards.

This full-time role requires attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, and coordination with healthcare teams. Shift is Day, with standard laboratory operations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes incoming specimens; processes patient specimens in accordance with department safety and OSHA guidelines.
• May draw blood samples from patients based on physicians order and in accordance with departmental safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Generates and attaches labels to specimen/blood samples; may perform specimen processing and aliquoting according to pre-established test requirements.
• Ensures specimen integrity by verifying patient identification and ensures the sample submitted is appropriate given the requested test.
• Accurately enters and reviews laboratory test data in the laboratory computer system; detects and corrects errors according to laboratory policies and quality standards.
• Communicates with patients to explain procedures and/or answers routine questions from physicians, nurses, or other appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Maintains a neat and clean work area; stocks storage area with supplies and inventories as necessary.
• 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. records temperatures).
• Performs a variety of clerical duties such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, maintaining records, or relaying a message to the appropriate personnel.
• Self-monitors their individual work behavior and performance to make improvements.
• Complies with departmental safety polices and procedures and OSHA guidelines, including the use of applicable personal protective equipment.

Job description

DMC University Laboratories, Inc. in Detroit, MI seeks an Lab Services professional to perform pre- and post-analytical tasks, manage specimens, data entry and patient communication. You will help ensure high reliability culture with safety and quality standards.

This full-time role requires attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, and coordination with healthcare teams. Shift is Day, with standard laboratory operations.