Job Description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Job Posting Title: Satellite Lab Assistant II

Employment Type: Part-Time/Days

Location: Trinity Health Oakland - Pontiac, MI

Job Summary

Trinity Health Oakland is seeking a Satellite Lab Assistant II to join our Laboratory Services team. This part-time role is responsible for performing phlebotomy and specimen processing in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including medical/surgical and behavioral medicine areas. The position supports specimen collection, documentation, and submission to the laboratory, as well as client offices and satellite labs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection using vacutainer, syringe, butterfly, and capillary techniques.

• Follow all policies related to specimen handling and documentation.

• Rotate between inpatient/outpatient labs and processing areas.

• Respond to department needs via hospital pager (stats, staffing, communication).

• Process specimens: centrifuge, log manually, dispatch couriers, and enter lab requests.

• Maintain clean work areas and equipment.

• Complete daily assignments and follow Job Instruction Sheets.

• Provide excellent customer service to patients, staff, and external clients.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Completion of Medical Assistant, CNA, or Phlebotomy program required.

• Associate degree in biological sciences or health-related field preferred.

Licensure/Certification

• Certification required within 12 months of hire from one of the following: AMT, ASCP, NCPT, or NCCT.

• Current Heart Saver (HS) certification required.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 months inpatient phlebotomy experience or successful completion of a phlebotomy externship.

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology and specimen handling.

• Familiarity with PC applications preferred.

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Physical demands: standing/walking up to 90% of the day; occasional bending/stooping.

• Frequent interruptions; high mental concentration required.

• Potential exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous materials.

Organizational Expectations

• Demonstrate commitment to the mission of Trinity Health and its core values.

• Maintain compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

• Support customer service standards and ethical conduct.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran

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