Laboratory Technical Assistant | Full Time bei Hillsdale Hospital

Work Schedule

40 hours per week | Monday through Friday, 6am to 2:30pm 

Benefits

• Insurance: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability
• Paid Time Off: vacation, sick days, personal days, holidays
• Retirement: 403(b) with match 
• Education assistance & continuing education

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required from an accredited institution
• Completion of at least one year (2 semesters) of college science courses OR one year of experience in a clinical laboratory
• ASCP certification desirable 
• Recent completion of a course in medical terminology or completion within 60 days of hire
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• Ability to read, follow directions, and perform procedures associated with specimen collection, handling and processing
• Ability to recognize problems and take corrective action
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in person, via telephone and via email
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle crisis situations
• Ability to function as part of a team dedicated to patient care
• Good computer skills including Microsoft Office products, and preferably experience with Evident and Lifepoint

Responsibilities

• Correctly follows laboratory procedures for identifying the patient and labeling specimens accurately and completely
• Registers patients. Collects and verifies patient, guarantor, and insurance information. Accurately and completely places orders in the LIS
• Orders supplies as needed and notifies appropriate individual when supplies are low. Distributes supplies to the appropriate areas
• Greets patients and family in a friendly manner. Answers phone promptly, professionally, identifies department, name and asks, “how may I help you?”
• Follows instructions and completes all assigned tasks when needed
• Assists Laboratory Technologists / Technicians with screening / triaging calls and providing accurate and timely lab results to physicians and patients
• Use appropriate techniques and procedures to obtain blood samples by venipuncture and skin puncture. Instruct patients on proper collection procedures for urine collection, stool collection, and other miscellaneous collections
• Correctly prepares and processes samples for testing including receiving, verifying, packaging, and sending to other labs via courier
• Responds immediately and appropriately to emergency situations. Able to be flexible and rotate when necessary
• Recognizes job relationships and functions effectively within the organizational structure
• Maintains favorable attendance. Reports absences in accordance with the Employee Handbook in the manner prescribed by the Department Manager
• Maintains professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, and other means to keep abreast of latest trends in the laboratory field
• Completes mandatory education on a timely basis
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Why Hillsdale Hospital

• Hillsdale Hospital is dedicated to excellence in healthcare community service, continued improvement, and respect for human life. We manage the health needs of our local community through compassionate and highly skilled care in our clean, safe, healing environment.
• Additionally, Hillsdale Hospital is a 2022, 2023, and 2024 Detroit Free Press Top Workplace in Michigan and a USA Today Top Workplaces 2025!

Equal Opportunity Employer