Lab Assistant-Specimen Collect (Phlebotomist)

Company Description

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.

Job Description

What You Will Do:

• **Master the art of phlebotomy** – Perform specimen collection (including blood draws) for at least 25% of your scheduled hours and become the go-to expert on your team!
• **Keep specimens moving** – Process and transport laboratory specimens and materials like a pro, following established procedures to keep the lab running smoothly.
• **Get hands-on with testing** – Conduct point-of-care testing and enter orders accurately, knowing your work directly fuels patient diagnostics.
• **Be the friendly face** – Interact with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers with genuine warmth and professionalism—you're often the first (and sometimes only) person they see, so make it count!
• **Handle all ages with confidence** – Ensure safety and proficiency when collecting specimens from patients of all ages, from tiny tots to seasoned seniors.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Minimum six months of phlebotomy experience