Laboratory Assistant Jobs in Michigan

INTRODUCTION

The Laboratory Assistant performs all specimen collection by phlebotomy from the correct individual at in-house or off-site locations. In addition, obtains other specimens when indicated, and instructs patients in the collection of specimens as necessary. May be required to enter Pathology specimens into various computerized information systems along with the preparation and staining of Cytology specimens. Performs tasks in all laboratory areas under the direction of the appropriate Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Technologists, Cytotechnologists or other designated laboratory personnel and has appropriate knowledge and training of those areas so as to be able to function as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs proper specimen collection [blood and non-blood], including patient preparation, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation, and storage of specimens; complies with all standards for laboratory procedures.

• Collects, verifies, and processes patient registration data and test order/entry into hospital information system/laboratory information system, including ABN compliance.

• Processes specimens according to established guidelines.

• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.

• Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with technical oversight.

• Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.

• Ensures standards are met (quality, timeliness, customer service, etc.).

• Orients and/or trains new staff.

• Assists in assuring compliance with all regulatory and other agency requirements, laws, and statutes pertaining to the operation of the department.

• Answers telephone calls, performs computer tasks, prints reports and provides test results as applicable.

• Performs therapeutic phlebotomies.

• Dispatches and manages specimens and slides for consults, referrals, and other requests. Creates appropriate transport lists for tracking.

• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified as a phlebotomy technician.

• Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course in approved program.

• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Schedule: Part-time

• Requisition ID: 26003899

• Daily Work Times: 5:00 am - 9:00 am

• Hours Per Pay Period: 40

• On Call: No

• Weekends: Yes

About us

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 113,000 network providers throughout Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.