Lab Assistant
Henry Ford Health · Detroit, Michigan
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Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
Join our flagship Detroit hospital campus, where academic medicine, leading-edge specialty care, and groundbreaking research come together. Located near Midtown's museums, restaurants, and cultural attractions, this campus offers the energy of a revitalized city paired with the resources of a nationally recognized health system. Our laboratory team plays a critical role in delivering accurate and timely diagnostic services, supporting patient care across the health system.
Role Overview
As a Laboratory Assistant, you will perform essential laboratory support procedures, ensuring the smooth operation of pre and post-analytic processes. Your work directly supports laboratory staff, caregivers, and patients by maintaining efficiency and accuracy in specimen handling and processing. This role is vital to the seamless delivery of diagnostic services, contributing to high-quality patient care.
What You Will Do
- Perform order entry, specimen/material pick-up, transportation, tracking, receipt, and processing.
- Operate and maintain pre and post-analytic laboratory equipment, including laboratory automation.
- Interact with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers in a courteous and professional manner.
- Utilize information systems to efficiently manage tasks and ensure accuracy.
- Perform occasional phlebotomy services, if required at your site.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a medical setting, hospital, or clinic laboratory.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and human anatomy.
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