AddressUnder regular supervision, and according to established procedures, performs a variety of routine laboratory support procedures including order entry, specimen/material pick-up, 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:
1. Prepares patient specimens for laboratory testing with particular emphasis on preanalytic and post-analytic processes
2. 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
3. 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
4. Exercises care in specimen handling, preparation, storage, and order entry to
protect the identify and integrity of samples
5. 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:
- 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 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.
Overview
Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more at henryford.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry
Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
