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Job Title


Medical Lab Assistant BMH FT


Company : Bronson Healthcare


Location : kalamazoo, MI


Created : 2024-10-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

CURRENT BRONSON EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career worklet in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only. Love Where You Work! Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by Positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you're ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience. Location BMH Bronson Methodist Hospital Title Medical Lab Assistant BMH FT The Medical Laboratory Assistant works in various areas of the laboratory performing pre-analytical or post-analytical functions. The MLA processes samples for testing including centrifugation, aliquoting, storage, and shipping. Also will provide customer service duties by answering all laboratory phone calls. Providing support for the staff who are performing the clinical testing. Must have following educational requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Preferred Experience: 6 months of prior patient care experience in a healthcare environment including computer data entry experience preferred. Formal training in phlebotomy or basic medical laboratory functions may substitute for the 6 months of prior patient care experience. Proficient in the use of laboratory information system Demonstrates exceptional customer service skills to provide service recovery where appropriate. Knowledge of basic mathematics and medical terminology. Must demonstrate excellent human relation skills, including verbal and written communication and problem solving skills. Must demonstrate organization skills including the ability to work independently and take initiative. Must demonstrate positive attitude Must be able to work in and cope with a changing environment Must demonstrate flexibility Must demonstrate team-building skills Report laboratory results to clients and patients using established protocols Document call history in required format and maintain complete and accurate records Report client concerns using established protocols Leads by example in demonstrating "Standards for Excellence" behaviors. Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue, e.g., interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required. Shift Variable Time Type Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Cost Center 3306 Lab Support Services (BMH) Agency Use Policy and Agency Submittal Disclaimer Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates ("Bronson") strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration. Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!