Lab Assistant-Specimen Collect (Phlebotomist)

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a Lab Assistant-Specimen Collect to support essential laboratory operations, including phlebotomy, specimen handling, and order entry. You will collect blood samples, process and transport specimens, perform point-of-care testing, and enter orders accurately while maintaining a professional, patient-centered approach.

This role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical setting. Sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum six months experience in phlebotomy.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples, performing phlebotomy for at least 25% of scheduled hours.
• Process and transport laboratory specimens and materials according to procedures.
• Perform point of care testing and enter orders accurately.
• Interact with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers in a professional manner.
• Ensure safety and proficiency in handling specimens from patients of all ages.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Order entry

Specimen handling

Point-of-care testing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Sign On Bonus Available!

Role Overview

As a Lab Assistant-Specimen Collect, you'll perform essential laboratory support procedures, including phlebotomy, order entry, specimen processing, point of care testing, and transport. You'll interact with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers, ensuring a professional and courteous experience. Your work directly contributes to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.

What You Will Do

• Collect blood samples, performing phlebotomy for at least 25% of scheduled hours.
• Process and transport laboratory specimens and materials according to established procedures.
• Perform point of care testing and enter orders accurately.
• Interact with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ensure safety and proficiency in handling specimens from patients of all ages.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Minimum of six months experience in phlebotomy