GMG Lab Assistant - Macomb West

It is the mission of Graham Health System to provide compassionate, quality health services, in a responsible and charitable manner, to the people and communities we serve. We are the community’s choice for an exceptional healthcare experience. Graham Health System is seeking a great applicant to join our team. Graham Health System offers a great team atmosphere with multiple benefits. Our goal is to provide the very best in healthcare, state-of-the-art equipment, modern facilities, and a caring, compassionate staff, all close to home. We offer a great team atmosphere with a competitive wage and benefit package for our dedicated employees. Opportunely, we are always in search of great applicants to join our team.

The Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist (LA/P) works with patients in the medical setting to obtain blood specimens through venipuncture and/or finger sticks and non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum and throat swabs for laboratory testing. Performs screening/waived tests and reports results to the appropriate staff. Processes and properly labels specimens to prepare them for reference laboratory testing, gathers and appropriately packs specimens for courier transportation and completes the batching to ensure all specimens are properly tracked. This position may perform Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing once collector compliance has been achieved. In addition to the laboratory testing, the LA/P is responsible to perform EKG’s, set up Home Sleep Studies and Holter Monitors. To be successful in this position, the LA/P will need be thorough when carrying out duties, successful in maintaining records of specimen collections/transports and ensuring follow-up of open orders. Customer service and providing an excellent patient experience are key attributes of the position. This position reports through Graham Medical Group Nursing Director with oversight, competencies and training through Graham Hospital Laboratory Coordinator.

Position Qualifications:

High school graduate.

Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program preferred.

BLS certification through AHA preferred

Benefits of working at GHS:

Cost of Living Adjustment every July

Financial Assistance and Loan Forgiveness may be available

Daycare Assistance

The pay grade assigned to this position is 2300; the link provided shows the pay range. Compensation InformationAll wages are determined by experience and skills; wage information will be discussed further upon interview selection.

The position status type is full-time. Benefits associated with the employment status can be found in the link provided. Benefit Package