Phlebotomy & Lab Support Specialist

Memorial Healthcare; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare is seeking a phlebotomy professional to support the Clinical Laboratory. You will collect specimens from diverse patient populations, prepare and distribute samples, and help with clerical duties as needed to ensure timely test results.

The role emphasizes safe specimen handling, accurate labeling, and cooperation with technologists, with opportunities to train new staff and contribute to quality control and process improvements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• One year of full-time phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license with good driving record.
• Proficient in venipuncture and phlebotomy procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect bacteriological specimens.
• Obtain specimens (blood, urine, other) from inpatients, outpatients, nursing homes and private homes.
• Distribute samples to appropriate testing areas of laboratory.
• Set up microbiology specimens following prescribed methods and media.
• Distribute laboratory results to appropriate nursing stations and departments.
• Maintain general cleanliness of laboratory.
• Assist with clerical, registration, and courier duties.
• Provide coverage of the satellite phlebotomy drawing stations as needed.
• Assist in training of new employees and students.
• Follow instructions of medical technologists/technicians to expedite result reporting.
• Maintain good public relations with clients.
• Perform special procedures as established by Directors and Supervisors.
• Perform basic Quality Control, maintenance and continuous improvement activities.
• Prepare samples for transport to reference labs and enter results for reference lab testing.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Chemistry, Biology, and Medical Terminology courses

Tools

Syringes

Vacuum tubes

Capillary collection devices

Protective equipment (gloves, gowns, masks)

Job description

Memorial Healthcare is seeking a phlebotomy professional to support the Clinical Laboratory. You will collect specimens from diverse patient populations, prepare and distribute samples, and help with clerical duties as needed to ensure timely test results.

The role emphasizes safe specimen handling, accurate labeling, and cooperation with technologists, with opportunities to train new staff and contribute to quality control and process improvements.