Lab Assistant-Specimen Collect (Phlebotomist)

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

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician to perform phlebotomy, specimen handling, and point-of-care testing. The role involves collecting samples, entering orders, and ensuring accurate transport of specimens in a patient-friendly environment.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least six months of phlebotomy experience, with a focus on safety, quality, and customer service across diverse age groups.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Patient-facing customer service skills essential.
• Flexible to cover all hours of operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Process and transport laboratory specimens and materials according to established procedures.
• Conduct point of care testing and enter orders accurately.
• Interact professionally with patients, caregivers, and laboratory staff.
• Maintain proficiency and safety standards across all patient age groups.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Customer service

Order entry

Point of care testing

Interpersonal skills

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!

Standard hours: M/T 12pm to 8:30pm, W, TH, F 9am to 530pm with flexibility to cover all hours of operations, if needed.

Role Overview

As a Laboratory Support Technician, you will perform essential laboratory procedures, including specimen collection, order entry, processing, point of care testing, and specimen transport. You¿ll interact with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers, ensuring a professional and courteous experience. This role is vital to maintaining the efficiency and accuracy of our laboratory operations, directly supporting patient care and diagnostic processes.

What You Will Do

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Process and transport laboratory specimens and materials according to established procedures.
• Conduct point of care testing and enter orders accurately.
• Interact professionally with patients, caregivers, and laboratory staff.
• Maintain proficiency and safety standards across all patient age groups.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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