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About the Unit:

Corewell Health Big Rapids Lab is a high volume, fast paced environment with a dedicated customer service team. This department is a fantastic place to learn and grow skills in the healthcare system at an entry level. The focus is on quality inpatient and outpatient services with a commitment to excellent patient experiences. We value our phlebotomists, and we offer opportunities to be involved in unit-based committees including shared governance, retention, and education. Our phlebotomists are the face of our laboratory. Our high-quality results start with you!

About Big Rapids Hospital

Look no further for exceptional care from health professionals who are proud to be part of our community. Recognized by The Leapfrog Group as an ‘A’ in hospital safety. We’re listening and evolving to better meet the needs of individuals and families in Mecosta County. Our top priority is protecting patients from preventable errors, injuries and infections.

Scope of Work:

Inpatient and outpatient specimen collection. Specimen processing, including specimens brought to the laboratory by other departments. Use of electronic information system, including portable printers and positive patient identification devices. Answering telephones. Engaging with other departments in patient care. Sustain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.

Essential Functions

+ Coordinates all support area needs for the laboratory, as well as all Lab/Path Assistant functions.

+ Role models and acts as a resource to others related to duties of assigned support area.

+ Establishes service priorities, work routines, workflow patterns, and monitors workflow to ensure prompt and efficient delivery of services. May be required to serve at multiple SH locations during a given shift (Site dependent)

+ Communicates, collaborates, and acts as a liaison with support staff, management, members of the health care team and others in order to facilitate continuity and coordination of services.

+ Facilitates quality monitoring activities of support staff.

+ Coordinates all scheduling which may include payroll editing.

+ May handle telephone inquiries for the laboratory providing technical explanations and interpretations when necessary. May serve as a resource for specimen collection and handling questions, forensic drug testing, point of care testing and other pertinent laboratory specialties.

+ May prepare specimens for reference laboratory testing according to laboratory protocol and Federal shipping guidelines ensuring specimen integrity, appropriateness of specimen and volume, accurate test orders and test information.

Qualifications:

+ Required High School Diploma or equivalent

+ Preferred Associate's Degree health care related field

+ 3 years of relevant experience laboratory support services, customer service, or related Required

+ CRT-Clinical Lab Assistant (CLA) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred Or

+ CRT-Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred

+ CRT-Phlebotomy Technician - NHA National Health career Association preferred

How Corewell Health cares for you

+ Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .

+ On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

+ Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

+ Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

+ Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

+ Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Big Rapids Hospital - 605 Oak St - Big Rapids - CH West

Department Name

Lab - Big Rapids

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.