Lab Assistant-Specimen Collect (Phlebotomist)

Henry Ford Health; Richmond (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Henry Ford Medical Center - Richmond in Richmond, MI is seeking a phlebotomy technician to join our team. You will master phlebotomy and specimen collection while ensuring patient comfort, and you will support the laboratory with efficient specimen handling.

You will collaborate with lab staff on order entry and point-of-care testing, while upholding safety protocols and delivering compassionate care to patients of all ages.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum six months of phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection with patient comfort.
• Process and transport laboratory specimens and materials following procedures.
• Perform point of care testing and assist with order entry.
• Provide a friendly, professional presence for patients, caregivers, and lab staff.
• Maintain safety and comply with all protocols for patients of all ages.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location:Henry Ford Medical Center - Richmond

67267 Main St, Richmond, MI 48062

Sign On Bonus Available!

What You Will Do:

• Master the art of phlebotomy and specimen collection—think of yourself as a precision expert who keeps patients comfortable while nailing every draw.
• Become a logistics pro by processing and transporting laboratory specimens and materials like a well-oiled machine, following our established procedures to the letter.
• Get hands-on with point of care testing and order entry—you'll be the tech-savvy connector between patients and our lab systems.
• Be the friendly face and calm presence for patients, caregivers, and lab staff—your positive energy and professionalism set the tone for everyone's day.
• Champion safety like a pro by staying compliant with all protocols and showing you can work confidently with patients of all ages, from tiny tots to seasoned seniors.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum six months of phlebotomy experience