Lab Assistant-Specimen Collect (Phlebotomist)
Henry Ford Health
- Location
- Onsite (Dearborn, MI)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Henry Ford Health is a leading academic health system dedicated to advancing health and improving lives through comprehensive care and innovation. The Lab Assistant role involves collecting blood samples, processing specimens, and providing customer service to support laboratory operations.
Skills
Perks
- Sign on bonus
Full job details
Company Description
At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description
Sign On Bonus Available!
Ready to make a real difference? As a Lab Assistant-Specimen Collector, you'll be the friendly face of our laboratory! Here's what you'll be doing:
- **Master the Art of Phlebotomy**: Collect blood samples with skill and confidence—you'll spend at least 25% of your time perfecting this essential craft
- **Keep Things Moving**: Process specimens, enter orders, and manage point-of-care testing to keep our lab running smoothly
- **Be the Logistics Pro**: Transport laboratory specimens and materials safely and efficiently
- **Deliver Stellar Customer Service**: Interact with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers with genuine warmth, professionalism, and a smile
- **Follow the Playbook**: Execute all laboratory support procedures according to established protocols and best practices
- **Work with Confidence**: Operate effectively under limited supervision while maintaining the highest standards of quality and care
Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High school graduate or equivalent required.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills is required.
- A minimum of six months experience in phlebotomy is required