Laboratory Assistant Harper Stat Lab Ft Days

Trane Technologies•Detroit, MI

12h

About The Position

Under general supervision and according to specific, detailed procedures, the Laboratory Assistant accurately performs pre-analytical and post-analytical tasks. The role processes information with attention to detail, interacts with patients and healthcare professionals, responds to routine inquiries, and inspects and maintains the work area, instruments, and supplies. The employee promotes DMC values and behaviors that support a High Reliability Culture committed to safety, customer service, community welfare, excellence, respect, integrity, accountability, innovation, teamwork, and effective resource use. The position prioritizes and processes specimens, ensuring that stat and other critical tests are handled accurately and promptly. It may include drawing blood, collecting insurance information, preparing patients for tests, performing specimen processing and aliquoting, transporting specimens and reports, and completing clerical duties. The role also involves entering and reviewing laboratory data, maintaining specimen integrity, communicating routine information, keeping work areas stocked and clean, and performing routine equipment checks and quality-control tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Six months of experience in medical training and/or certification in a healthcare environment or related science field, such as Lab Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist, or Health Science studies.

Nice To Haves

Basic studies in medical terminology or a related health science field.
Customer service experience in a service environment.
Phlebotomy certification for Phlebotomists.

Responsibilities

Prioritize incoming specimens and process patient specimens according to departmental safety and OSHA guidelines; ensure stat and other critical tests are accurately and immediately processed, document specimen problems, and refer them to a supervisor or lead designee.
May draw blood samples according to physicians’ orders and safety guidelines; verify patient identification and collect insurance information.
Generate and attach labels to specimen or blood samples; may process and aliquot specimens according to established test requirements.
Verify patient identification and specimen suitability, and sort, rack, and deliver specimens to the appropriate testing laboratory.
Enter and review laboratory test data in the laboratory computer system, detecting and correcting errors according to laboratory policies and quality standards.
Communicate with patients about procedures and answer routine questions from physicians, nurses, and other appropriate healthcare professionals.
Maintain a neat and clean work area, stock storage areas, inventory supplies, and clean glassware, equipment, and small instruments.
May transport specimens and reports, time-stamp or computer-verify laboratory requests, and order tests in the system.
May conduct routine equipment inspections, maintenance, and quality-control checks, including recording temperatures, and promptly report unusual findings.
May prepare patients for and/or administer tolerance tests or other tests specific to the assigned area.
Perform clerical duties such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments, maintaining records, and relaying messages to appropriate personnel.
Self-monitor work behavior and performance to make improvements, and communicate training and development needs to management.
Comply with departmental safety policies, procedures, and OSHA guidelines, including use of applicable personal protective equipment.
Check organizational communications daily, including Outlook, laboratory software, and posted notices.
Perform other related duties as assigned.