Laboratory Assistant

Lifepoint Health • Marquette, MI

7d

About The Position

UPHS Marquette is part of
Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
a Medical Laboratory Assistant joining our team, you’re embracing a vital
mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful
journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable
difference in the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Drivers License
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Basic math, interpretive and analytical skills are required.
• Information collection and management, attention to detail, along with the ability to work under pressure are required in this position.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

Responsibilities

• The Medical Laboratory Assistant will perform basic laboratory duties to include phlebotomy, along with other specimen collection, and waived testing.
• The Medical Laboratory Assistant is responsible for ordering, processing, and distributing laboratory specimens.
• Review of pending reports, manifests, etc. for outstanding lab results, assisting other lab personnel with specimen storage and retrieval, ensuring Turn Around Times (TATs) are met; and maintaining inventory for phlebotomy services, reference lab supplies, and departmental office supplies.
• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing and transporting specimens.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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