Lab Assistant - STAT Lab

Job Description – Lab Assistant – STAT Lab (Job #)

DMC University Laboratories, Inc. is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive on the lives of our patients.

• 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 & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note:

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

Under general supervision and according to specific procedures, you will accurately perform pre‑analytical and post‑analytical tasks, process information, and interact with patients and health care professionals.

Responsibilities include:

• Prioritizing incoming specimens and processing patient specimens in accordance with department safety and OSHA guidelines.
• Drawing blood samples from patients based on physician orders, verifying patient identification, and collecting insurance information.
• Generating and attaching labels to specimen samples and performing specimen processing and aliquoting as required.
• Verifying specimen integrity, sorting, and delivering specimens to the appropriate testing laboratory.
• Entering and reviewing laboratory test data in the computer system, detecting and correcting errors.
• Communicating with patients to explain procedures and answer routine questions.
• Maintaining a clean work area, stocking supplies, and cleaning equipment and instruments.
• Transporting specimens and reports, and ordering tests in the system as needed.
• Conducting routine inspection, maintenance, and quality control checks on equipment.
• Preparing patients for tolerance tests or other specific tests.
• Performing clerical duties such as answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records.
• Monitoring personal work behavior and performance, and communicating training needs to management.
• Complying with departmental safety policies and OSHA guidelines, including use of personal protective equipment.
• Checking organizational communication daily (e.g., Outlook, laboratory software, posted notices).
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Six months experience in a medical training environment or certification in a health care environment, or related science field.
• Basic studies in medical terminology or a related health science field preferred.
• Customer service experience in a service environment preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred for Phlebotomists.

DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system providing services to the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. DMCUL offers over 1,000 tests, with less than 1% sent to outside reference laboratories. The facility serves the entire Southeast Michigan market and is growing rapidly.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Employment practices comply with all applicable laws and regulations.