Laboratory Assistant

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Grand Rapids is seeking a hospital lab assistant to support medical technologists by collecting, processing, and preparing patient specimens for testing.

You will help maintain equipment, manage patient data, and ensure quality control in a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and effective communication with nursing units and physicians.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy techniques and specimen handling.
• Accurate data entry and adherence to LIS workflows.
• Attention to detail and proper sample processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens from patients.
• Receive, label, centrifuge, and distribute samples to testing departments.
• Enter patient information and test results into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Sterilize and maintain lab equipment, glassware, and work areas.
• Monitor temperatures of storage units and report discrepancies in results.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Sample handling

Tools

LIS

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

A hospital lab assistant acts as the backbone of a clinical laboratory. They support medical technologists and pathologists by collecting, processing, and preparing patient specimens (like blood and urine) for testing, maintaining lab equipment, and managing patient data.

A comprehensive breakdown of the core responsibilities, requirements, and work environment for this role includes:

Core Responsibilities

• Specimen Collection & Prep: Perform phlebotomy (blood draws) and instruct patients on providing other samples. Receive, label, centrifuge, and distribute samples to the correct testing departments.

• Data Management: Accurately enter patient information and test results into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).

• Lab Maintenance: Sterilize and clean lab equipment, glassware, and work areas to prevent contamination. Track inventory and stock testing supplies.

• Quality Control: Monitor temperatures of storage units, calibrate instruments, and report any discrepancies in test results.

• Communication: Field inquiries from nursing units, doctors' offices, and patients regarding specimen requirements and test status.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.