Lab Assistant – 24 hrs – Midnights –
Henry Ford Health - Careers, Lansing, MI, United States
Requires Holiday and Weekend Rotation
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
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
Department: Core Laboratory
Shift: Night Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
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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
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
Department: Core Laboratory
Shift: Night Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
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