Henry Ford Health

Academic medical center delivering comprehensive healthcare

Lab Assistant - Specimen Collector, Phlebotomist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeJackson, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions is required.
Exceptional customer service skills are required.
At least six months of phlebotomy experience is required.

Responsibilities

Collect blood samples, spending at least 25% of work time on phlebotomy.
Process specimens, enter orders, and transport laboratory materials according to established procedures.
Perform point-of-care testing.
Interact courteously and professionally with patients, laboratory staff, and caregivers.
Take ownership of assigned tasks under limited supervision, demonstrating initiative and reliability.

Job Description

Shift: Variable

Status: Contingent

Ready to make a real difference in patient care? As a Lab Assistant-Specimen Collector, you'll be the friendly face of our lab! 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 transport lab materials like a pro, all while following our established procedures
Be a Point-of-Care Testing Star: Perform quick, accurate testing that helps patients get answers fast
Create Great Experiences: Interact with patients, lab staff, and caregivers with genuine courtesy and professionalism—because a smile goes a long way in healthcare
Work Independently (With Support):Take ownership of your tasks under limited supervision, showing initiative and reliability every single day

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

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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