Labatory Assistant

Title: Laboratory Assistant
Location: Detroit, MI 48202
Contract: 13+ Weeks Contract (Possibility of Extension)
Shifts: Days and Nights (8*5) 40 hours per week
  
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under regular supervision, and according to established procedures, performs a variety of routine laboratory support procedures including pick-up, processing, order entry, and transport of laboratory specimens and materials. May perform occasional blood sample collection. Interacts with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers in a courteous and professional manner.
 
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares patient specimens for laboratory testing with particular emphasis on the pre- analytic and post-analytic processes.
• Enters patient demographic and test order information into lab information systems according to training protocols and in a timely manner. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Understands and follows Client Standards of Excellence to support a culture of exceptional
• customer service skills when interacting with patients, co-workers, and caregivers. Must demonstrated competency, productivity, and compassion on a sustained basis. Handles route inquiries from patients and staff.
• Reviews laboratory request forms for complete demographic and order entry information and resolves discrepancies as needed. Exercises care in specimen handling and order entry to protect the identify and integrity of samples.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.