Lab Assistant

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.

• 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.
• 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 identity 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 post-analytic laboratory automation systems as needed.

• 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 coursework in science preferred.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
• Department:
  Core Laboratory
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable