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Detroit Medical Center · 1 day ago

Laboratory Assistant - Core Lab

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

DMC University Laboratories, Inc. is dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. The Laboratory Assistant will perform pre-analytical and post-analytical tasks, interact with patients and healthcare professionals, and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Prioritizes incoming specimens; processes patient specimens in accordance with department safety and OSHA guidelines. Ensures stats and other critical tests are accurately and immediately processed. Documents specimen problems and refers to supervisor or other lead designee

May draw blood samples from patients based on physicians order and in accordance with departmental safety and OSHA guidelines (e.g. utilizes protective equipment such as gloves, coats, and shields); verifies patients identification and collects insurance information

Generates and attaches labels to specimen/blood samples; may perform specimen processing and aliquoting according to pre-established test requirements

Ensures specimen integrity by verifying patient identification and ensures the sample submitted is appropriate given the requested test. Sorts, racks, and delivers specimens to appropriate testing laboratory

Accurately enters and reviews laboratory test data in the laboratory computer system; detects and corrects errors according to laboratory policies and quality standards

Communicates with patients to explain procedures and/or answers routine questions from physicians, nurses, or other appropriate healthcare professionals (e.g. date or time of drawing patients blood or gathering specimens, verifying a request, etc.)

Maintains a neat and clean work area; stocks storage area with supplies and inventories as necessary. Cleans glassware, equipment, and small instruments

May perform transportation duties (e.g. delivers specimens and reports); time stamps or computer verifies all laboratory requests; may order tests in the system

May conduct routine inspection, maintenance and quality control checks on equipment (e.g. records temperatures). Reports unusual findings timely to supervisor or lead designee

May prepare the patient for and/or administer tolerance tests or other tests specific to assigned area

Performs a variety of clerical duties such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, maintaining records, or relaying a message to the appropriate personnel

Self-monitors their individual work behavior and performance to make improvements. Communicates training and development needs to management

Complies with departmental safety polices and procedures and OSHA guidelines, including the use of applicable personal protective equipment

Responsible to check organizational communication daily (i.e. Outlook, laboratory software, posted notices, etc.)

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Medical training experiencePhlebotomy CertificationMedical terminology knowledgeCustomer service experienceAttention to detailCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

High school diploma or equivalent education required

Candidate must have six (6) months experience in medical training, and/or certification in a health care environment or related science field. (i.e. Lab Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist or Health Science studies.)

Preferred

Basic studies in medical terminology or a related health science field preferred

Customer service experience in a service environment preferred

For Phlebotomists - Phlebotomy Certification is preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.