Lab Assistant-Specimen Collect (Phlebotomist) - 40 hrs - Midnights -

Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital • Wyandotte, MI

67d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, and according to established procedures, performs a variety of laboratory support procedures including specimen collection or phlebotomy, order entry, processing, point of care testing, and transport of laboratory specimens and materials. Performs blood sample collection at least 25% of scheduled hours. Interacts with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers in a courteous and professional manner.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills is required.
• A minimum of six months experience in phlebotomy is required.
• New employees must successfully complete competency evaluation and demonstrate safety and proficiency with all patient ages who are likely to present for service.
• For assignments requiring travel off-site, candidates must possess and maintain a valid Michigan motor vehicle license and reliable transportation with insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospital or clinic laboratory is preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient specimens for laboratory testing with particular emphasis on the preanalytic and post-analytic processes.
• Enters patient demographic and test order information into lab information systems according to training protocols and in a timely manner. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Handles routine inquiries from patients and staff.
• Performs blood sample collection or phlebotomy as a primary duty including 25% or more of scheduled hours. Must demonstrate competency, productivity, and compassion on a sustained basis with all patients presenting for service.
• Understands and follows HFHS Standards of Excellence to support a culture of exceptional customer service skills when interacting with patients, co-worker and caregivers
• Reviews laboratory request forms for complete demographic and order entry information and resolves discrepancies as needed. Exercises care in specimen handling and order entry to protect the identify and integrity of samples.

Benefits

• The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That's why we offer support in the various components of our team's well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual.
• Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan.
• Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more.
• Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED