Part-Time Lab Assistant — Rotating Shifts

Trinity Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit hospital seeking a PRN Lab Assistant I to support Laboratory operations in a hospital setting. This role focuses on assisting with specimen collection, processing, and reporting to ensure timely and accurate results.

The position offers a rotating shift, PRN/as-needed scheduling, and opportunities to develop skills in LIS and laboratory workflows while contributing to patient care and safety in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of HHS Mandatory Reporter training within three months of hire.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn LIS quickly.
• Able to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory departments by assisting technical staff with specimen collection and processing.
• Accept and log specimens and requisitions from internal and external customers.
• Identify patients and specimens using two identifiers and label containers correctly.
• Register and log specimens in LIS, evaluate specimen adequacy and acceptability.
• Perform processing steps and documentation according to lab protocols.
• Restock supplies and participate in peer teaching and projects as assigned.
• Follow safety, infection control, and chemical-handling procedures.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Ability to learn LIS quickly

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

HHS Mandatory Reporter training (within 3 months)

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit hospital seeking a PRN Lab Assistant I to support Laboratory operations in a hospital setting. This role focuses on assisting with specimen collection, processing, and reporting to ensure timely and accurate results.

The position offers a rotating shift, PRN/as-needed scheduling, and opportunities to develop skills in LIS and laboratory workflows while contributing to patient care and safety in a caring environment.