Night Shift Lab Assistant — Precision in Patient Care

DMC Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development opportunities

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance, legal insurance, etc.

Job summary

DMC University Laboratories, Inc. in Detroit, MI seeks a Lab Services professional for the night shift to accurately process specimens and support patient care. You will follow detailed procedures, interact with patients and healthcare staff, and maintain a clean, compliant laboratory environment.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, data entry in the lab system, labeling, and quality checks. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork within a high-reliability culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months experience in medical training, and/or certification in a health care environment or related science field.
• 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

• Prioritize incoming specimens; process specimens per department safety and OSHA guidelines; ensure stats and critical tests are processed immediately.
• May draw blood samples from patients per physician order and OSHA guidelines; verify patient identification and collect insurance information.
• Generate and attach labels to specimens; perform specimen processing and aliquoting per test requirements.
• Ensure specimen integrity by verifying patient identification and appropriate sample for requested test; sort, rack, and deliver specimens to the testing laboratory.
• Enter and review laboratory test data in the system; detect and correct errors per policies and quality standards.
• Communicate with patients to explain procedures or answer routine questions from physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain a neat work area; stock storage area with supplies; clean glassware and equipment.
• May transport specimens; time-stamp or verify lab requests; may order tests in the system.
• May conduct routine inspection, maintenance and quality control on equipment; report unusual findings.
• Prepare patients for and/or administer tolerance tests or other tests as assigned.
• Perform clerical duties such as answering the phone, scheduling, maintaining records, and relaying messages.
• Self-monitor performance and communicate training needs to management.
• Comply with safety policies and OSHA guidelines, including PPE.
• Check organizational communication daily (Outlook, laboratory software, notices).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory software

Outlook

Job description

DMC University Laboratories, Inc. in Detroit, MI seeks a Lab Services professional for the night shift to accurately process specimens and support patient care. You will follow detailed procedures, interact with patients and healthcare staff, and maintain a clean, compliant laboratory environment.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, data entry in the lab system, labeling, and quality checks. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork within a high-reliability culture.