Lab Assistant-Specimen Collect (Phlebotomist)

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Brooklyn (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Lab Assistant-Specimen Collector to join our Michigan-based lab team. You will collect blood samples, process specimens, and transport materials while adhering to established procedures.

A strong customer-service mindset and six months of phlebotomy experience are required. You will interact with patients and health-care staff, perform quick, point-of-care testing, and work with limited supervision to maintain smooth lab operations.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills is required.
• A minimum of six months experience in phlebotomy is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples with phlebotomy.
• Process specimens, enter orders, and transport lab materials per procedures.
• Be a point-of-care testing star with quick, accurate testing.
• Interact with patients, lab staff, and caregivers with courtesy and professionalism.
• Work independently with limited supervision and show initiative.

Skills

Customer service

Phlebotomy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Sign On Bonus Available!

Ready to make a real difference in patient care? As a Lab Assistant-Specimen Collector, you'll be the friendly face of our lab! Here's what you'll be doing:

• **Master the Art of Phlebotomy:** Collect blood samples with skill and confidence—you'll spend at least 25% of your time perfecting this essential craft
• **Keep Things Moving:** Process specimens, enter orders, and transport lab materials like a pro, all while following our established procedures
• **Be a Point-of-Care Testing Star:** Perform quick, accurate testing that helps patients get answers fast
• **Create Great Experiences:** Interact with patients, lab staff, and caregivers with genuine courtesy and professionalism—because a smile goes a long way in healthcare
• **Work Independently (With Support):** Take ownership of your tasks under limited supervision, showing initiative and reliability every single day

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills is required.
• A minimum of six months experience in phlebotomy is required

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