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Looking for a health science job in the United States? Tenet Healthcare is hiring a Lab Assistant – Core Lab in Detroit, Michigan, under DMC University Laboratories, Inc. This is a full-time night shift opportunity for candidates seeking stable and rewarding jobs in US healthcare systems with strong benefits and career growth.
Job Details:
- Job Position: Lab Assistant – Core Lab
- Location: Detroit, Michigan, United States
- Job ID: 2506003343-5
About the Company:
Tenet Healthcare is a leading healthcare services company in the United States. It operates hospitals, outpatient centers, and laboratory systems nationwide. DMC University Laboratories (DMCUL) is a regional, integrated laboratory system providing services to the eight hospitals of Detroit Medical Center. DMC University Laboratories evolved in 1993 and is comprised of Core Laboratories, Specialty Laboratories, two rapid response hospital laboratories, Centralized Stat Lab, Centralized Blood Bank Lab, and a full-service outreach infrastructure, which includes patient service centers, remote ambulatory laboratories, marketing staff, courier system, and billing department.
Job Description:
Under general supervision and according to specific and detailed procedures, accurately performs specific pre-analytical and post-analytical tasks. Processes information by compiling, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data with attention to detail. Interacts with patients and other healthcare professionals and responds to routine inquiries. Inspects and maintains work area, instruments, and supplies. Promotes DMC values by demonstrating behaviors supportive of building a High Reliability Culture committed to Safety for Life, Health for Life, Customer Service, Community Welfare, Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Teamwork, and Effective Resource Use.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent education required.
- Six (6) months of experience in medical training and/or certification in a healthcare environment or related science field (Lab Assistant, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, or Health Science studies).
- Basic studies in medical terminology or a related health science field are preferred.
- Customer service experience in a service environment preferred.
- For Phlebotomists – Phlebotomy Certification is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prioritizes incoming specimens; processes patient specimens in accordance with department safety and OSHA guidelines.
- Ensures stats and other critical tests are accurately and immediately processed.
- Documents specimen problems and refers to the supervisor or other lead designee.
- May draw blood samples from patients based on the physician’s order and in accordance with safety and OSHA guidelines.
- Verifies patient identification and collects insurance information.
- Generates and attaches labels to specimen/blood samples.
- Ensures specimen integrity and sorts, racks, and delivers specimens to the appropriate testing laboratory.
- Accurately enters and reviews laboratory test data in the laboratory computer system.
- Communicates with patients and healthcare professionals regarding procedures and routine inquiries.
- Maintains a neat and clean work area; stocks supplies and inventories as necessary.
- May perform transportation duties such as delivering specimens and reports.
- Conducts routine inspection, maintenance, and quality control checks on equipment.
- Complies with departmental safety policies and OSHA guidelines.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
