Lab Assistant-Specimen Collect (Phlebotomist)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus Available!

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to join our laboratory team. You will master phlebotomy techniques, collect specimens, and ensure smooth transportation of samples for accurate testing.

Responsibilities include point-of-care testing, order entry, and maintaining professional, compassionate interaction with patients and staff. A strong customer service mindset and at least six months of phlebotomy experience are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Master the art of phlebotomy; perform specimen collection for at least 25% of your scheduled hours—become the go-to expert patients trust and colleagues rely on.
• Keep specimens moving smoothly; process and transport laboratory specimens and materials according to established procedures.
• Be a testing superstar; conduct point of care testing and enter orders with accuracy and confidence—your precision directly impacts patient outcomes.
• Connect with everyone; interact with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers in a professional and courteous manner.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Follow instructions

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!

What You Will Do:

• Master the art of phlebotomy! Perform specimen collection for at least 25% of your scheduled hours—become the go-to expert patients trust and colleagues rely on.
• Keep specimens moving smoothly. Process and transport laboratory specimens and materials according to established procedures, ensuring nothing gets lost in the shuffle.
• Be a testing superstar. Conduct point of care testing and enter orders with accuracy and confidence—your precision directly impacts patient outcomes!
• Connect with everyone. Interact with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers in a professional and courteous manner, bringing warmth and expertise to every interaction.
• Handle it all with care. Ensure safety and proficiency when working with specimens from patients of all ages—because every patient deserves your best work.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

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