Lab Assistant-Specimen Collect (Phlebotomist)

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan hires a phlebotomy technician to master specimen collection and provide compassionate patient care. You will perform phlebotomy for a portion of your schedule, ensuring accurate entry and safe sample handling.

Responsibilities include processing and transporting specimens, assisting with point-of-care testing, and maintaining professional interactions with patients and staff while upholding safety and proficiency across all age groups.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Master the art of specimen collection, including phlebotomy, for at least 25% of your scheduled hours.
• Process and transport laboratory specimens and materials following established procedures.
• Get hands-on with point of care testing and nail accurate order entry.
• Bring your A-game to every interaction with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers.
• Keep safety and proficiency at the forefront while handling specimens for all patient age groups.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Contract

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

What You Will Do:

• Master the art of specimen collection, including phlebotomy, for at least 25% of your scheduled hours—becoming a pro at making patients feel comfortable and confident.


• Process and transport laboratory specimens and materials like a well-oiled machine, following established procedures to keep everything running smoothly.


• Get hands-on with point of care testing and nail accurate order entry—your precision directly powers better patient outcomes!


• Bring your A-game to every interaction with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers, delivering professional and courteous service that makes their day better.


• Keep safety and proficiency at the forefront while handling specimens for all patient age groups—because excellence is non-negotiable.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.


• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.


• Minimum of six months of phlebotomy experience