Lab Assistant - 40 hrs - Midnights -

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under regular supervision, and according to established procedures, performs a variety of routine laboratory support procedures including order entry, specimen/material pickup, transportation, tracking, receipt, and processing. May utilize a variety of information systems to perform tasks. Operates and maintains pre and post analytic laboratory equipment which may include laboratory automation. May perform occasional phlebotomy service if required at that site. Interacts with patients, laboratory staff and caregivers in a courteous and professional manner. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares patient specimens for laboratory testing with particular emphasis on preanalytic and post-analytic processes

Accurately enters patient demographic, insurance, and test order information into

variety of computer information systems according to standard protocols in a timely

manner. Maintains confidentiality of patient information

Reviews laboratory request forms for complete and accurate demographic and order

entry information. Resolves and documents discrepancies as needed. Organizes

and maintains storage of laboratory submission forms per protocol

Exercises care in specimen handling, preparation, storage, and order entry to

protect the identify and integrity of samples

Performs and records maintenance for pre and post analytic laboratory equipment.

Equipment includes specimen barcode label printers, freezers, refrigerators,

centrifuges, glassware cleaning equipment, autoclaves as well as pre and postanalytic laboratory automation system as needed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High school graduate or equivalent required

Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Experience in a medical setting, hospital or clinic laboratory preferred

Familiarity with medical terminology and human anatomy preferred

Candidate with college-level course work in science preferred

Additional Information

Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

Department: Core Laboratory

Shift: Night Job

Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

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