Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Lab Assistant - Surgical Pathology

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 13

Full-timeDetroit, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

Enter orders, pick up specimens, and transport them.
Operate pre-analytic and post-analytic laboratory equipment and automation systems, and maintain them in top working condition.
Interact professionally with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers.
Perform phlebotomy services at the site when needed.
Use information systems to streamline tasks and support efficient operations.

Job Description

What You Will Do:

Master the art of order entry, specimen pick-up, and transportation—think of yourself as the logistics expert keeping our lab running smoothly!
Get hands-on with pre and post-analytic laboratory equipment and automation systems. You'll be the tech-savvy problem-solver keeping everything in top shape.
Bring your A-game to every interaction with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers—your friendly, professional demeanor makes all the difference in their day.
Roll up your sleeves and occasionally perform phlebotomy services when needed at your site. It's all part of being a versatile lab team member.
Navigate our information systems like a pro, using technology to streamline tasks and keep operations humming along efficiently.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.

Additional Information

About the Company

Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Henry Ford Health operates a large Michigan health system that provides a full range of medical services through 13 acute-care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, home health, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care, and more, along with health insurance and related retail. It delivers care via a network of hospitals and clinics offering primary, preventive, specialty, surgical, and rehabilitative services, with options for in-person and virtual visits, while also supporting research and education to improve treatments. The system stands out as one of Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers with over 50,000 team members and more than 550 sites, and it is repeatedly recognized for excellence in cancer, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and multi-organ transplants, underpinned by strong research funding. Its goal is to partner with patients and communities to provide high-quality care, advance medical research, and educate the next generation of health professionals.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $40.3M
Headquarters: Detroit, MI
Founded: 1915

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