Leader - Lab Assistant

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:

• **Lead the lab squad!** Take charge of a shift or team and orchestrate pre-analytic and post-analytic specimen and order processing like a pro—keeping everything running smoothly and efficiently.
• **Mentor and inspire** other lab assistants to master laboratory procedures and become competent team players who take pride in their work.
• **Keep the team on track** by overseeing staff as they perform routine laboratory procedures and support services with excellence.
• **Champion quality and consistency** by ensuring everyone follows established procedures and protocols in your laboratory section—no shortcuts, just solid teamwork!
• **Communicate with clarity and confidence** with your team members and supervisors, fostering an open and collaborative environment where everyone thrives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate clearly.
• Demonstrated reliability and self-starter attitude.