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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:

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 REQUIRED:

6. High school graduate or equivalent required

7. Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

8. Experience in a medical setting, hospital or clinic laboratory preferred

9. Familiarity with medical terminology and human anatomy preferred

10. Candidate with college-level course work in science preferred

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

• Department: Pathology Surgical

• Shift: Evening Job

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  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

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees 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.