McLaren Health Care·Bad Axe, Michigan
Collects and prepares blood samples using venipuncture and skin puncture techniques. Assists medical technologists and pathologists while maintaining laboratory equipment and records according to accreditation guidelines.
Lab assistant - Part time - 1st shift
Collects and prepares blood samples for laboratory testing. Enters collections of such specimens in lab information system. Assists medical technologists and/or pathologists in performing designated laboratory tests. Assists with maintaining laboratory equipment and records following established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Uses skin puncture and venipuncture techniques to obtain blood samples. Follows defined process in obtaining samples including verifying patient information, labeling specimen vials, and matching laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes. Disposes of contaminated needles in accordance with applicable laws, standards, and policies. Disposes of blood or other biohazard fluids or tissue, in accordance with applicable laws, standards, or policies. Enters patient, specimen, insurance, or billing information into appropriate system(s).
High school diploma or equivalent. Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training course in approved program.
Certified as a phlebotomy technician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOR).
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience or training in phlebotomy. Certification as a phlebotomy technician by the ASCP-BOR is preferred.
Market context
In Michigan, Laboratory Assistant II roles are typically tied to ongoing patient testing needs in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs, so openings often reflect steady operational demand. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for a high school diploma, phlebotomy experience or training, and may prefer ASCP-BOR phlebotomy certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your phlebotomy background and certification status before applying.
