Laboratory Assistant - Hematology Job Detroit area,Michigan USA,Healthcare

Job Description – Laboratory Assistant – Hematology )

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC University Laboratories, Inc. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefit Statement

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare C dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder C childcare, auto C home insurance.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Responsibilities

Prioritizes incoming specimens; processes patient specimens in accordance with department safety and OSHA guidelines. Ensures stats and other critical tests are accurately and immediately processed. Documents specimen problems and refers to supervisor or other lead designee.

May draw blood samples from patients based on physicians order and in accordance with departmental safety and OSHA guidelines (e.g. utilizes protective equipment such as gloves, coats, and shields); verifies patients identification and collects insurance information.

Generates and attaches labels to specimen/blood samples; may perform specimen processing and aliquoting according to pre-established test requirements.

Ensures specimen integrity by verifying patient identification and ensures the sample submitted is appropriate given the requested test. Sorts, racks, and delivers specimens to appropriate testing laboratory.

Accurately enters and reviews laboratory test data in the laboratory computer system; detects and corrects errors according to laboratory policies and quality standards.

Communicates with patients to explain procedures and/or answers routine questions from physicians, nurses, or other appropriate healthcare professionals (e.g. date or time of drawing patients blood or gathering specimens, verifying a request, etc.).

Maintains a neat and clean work area; stocks storage area with supplies and inventories as necessary. Cleans glassware, equipment, and small instruments.

May perform transportation duties (e.g. delivers specimens and reports); time stamps or computer verifies all laboratory requests; may order tests in the system.

May conduct routine inspection, maintenance and quality control checks on equipment (e.g. records temperatures). Reports unusual findings timely to supervisor or lead designee.

May prepare the patient for and/or administer tolerance tests or other tests specific to assigned area.

Performs a variety of clerical duties such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, maintaining records, or relaying a message to the appropriate personnel.

Self‑monitors their individual work behavior and performance to make improvements. Communicates training and development needs to management.

Complies with departmental safety policies and procedures and OSHA guidelines, including the use of applicable personal protective equipment.

Responsible to check organizational communication daily (i.e. Outlook, laboratory software, posted notices, etc.).

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent education required.

Candidate must have six (6) months experience in medical training, and/or certification in a health care environment or related science field (i.e. Lab Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomist or Health Science studies).

Basic studies in medical terminology or a related health science field preferred.

Customer service experience in a service environment preferred.

For Phlebotomists – Phlebotomy Certification is preferred.

Facility Description

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system providing services to the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. DMC University Laboratories…


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