Laboratory Assistant

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Health in Detroit is seeking a detail-oriented healthcare support professional to perform pre-analytical and post-analytical duties under supervision. You will interact with patients and healthcare staff, ensuring accurate data handling and procedures.

The role emphasizes accuracy, cleanliness, and attention to safety and quality, with opportunities for growth in a collaborative care environment at Tenet Health.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months experience in medical training or certification in a health care environment or related science field preferred.
• Basic studies in medical terminology or related health science field preferred.
• Customer service experience in a service environment preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification is preferred for Phlebotomists.

Responsibilities

• Performs specific pre-analytical and post-analytical tasks under general supervision according to procedures.
• Interacts with patients and other health care professionals; responds to routine inquiries.
• Inspects and maintains the work area, instruments, and supplies.
• Promotes values focused on safety, reliability, and customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic medical terminology studies

Job description

Tenet Health is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance.

The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job

Summary: Under general supervision and according to specific and detailed procedures, accurately performs specific pre-analytical and post-analytical tasks. Processes information by compiling, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data with attention to detail. Interacts with patient and other health care professionals, and responds to routine inquiries. Inspects and maintains work area, instruments, and supplies. Promotes DMC values by demonstrating behaviors supportive of building a High Reliability Culture committed to Safety for Life, Health for Life, Customer Service, Community Welfare, Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork and Effective Resource Use.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent education required.

2. Candidate must have six (6) months experience in medical training ,and/ or certification in a health care environment or related science field. (i.e. Lab Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist or Health Science studies.)

3. Basic studies in medical terminology or a related health science field preferred.

4. Customer service experience in a service environment preferred.

5. For Phlebotomists - Phlebotomy Certification is preferred.