Weekend Specimen Processor Jobs in Detroit, MI (NOW HIRING)

This phlebotomist position offers hands-on experience in an outpatient setting, performing frequent blood draws, specimen processing, and packaging for shipment to a medical testing facility. The role combines direct patient interaction with coordination of daily clinic schedules and sample logistics, and may include both stationary and float assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform 25–30 blood draws per day, ensuring accurate venipuncture and safe specimen collection.
• Properly process collected specimens according to established procedures and quality standards.
• Correctly package samples for transport, following all labeling, documentation, and handling requirements.
• Communicate daily with clinic staff to organize and schedule patient blood draws.
• Coordinate pickup and shipping of collected samples to the medical testing site in Novi/Farmington.
• Apply knowledge of order of draw and BD Vacutainer tube color sequence for multiple tube collections.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in specimen identification and processing.
• Provide professional and courteous patient care during all blood draw procedures.
• Work effectively as part of a small team or independently at offsite locations.
• Adhere to all safety, infection control, and confidentiality protocols in the clinical environment.

• At least 6 months of experience as a Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant performing blood draws, specimen processing, and packaging.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification or completion of a relevant certificate program.
• Documented experience completing 200 or more solo blood draws.
• Proficiency in venipuncture and blood draw techniques in an outpatient setting.
• Ability to accurately describe and apply the correct order of draw for blood collection.
• Knowledge of BD Vacutainer tube colors and their sequence for multiple tube collections.
• Strong specimen collection and specimen processing skills.
• High level of reliability and availability, with no planned time off in the next 90 days.
• High School Diploma or equivalent education.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with clinic staff and team members.

• Experience working in outpatient clinics or similar ambulatory care environments.
• Ability to work in both stationary and float phlebotomy roles as needed.
• Comfort working independently or with small teams at offsite locations.
• Strong organizational skills to manage daily schedules, draws, and sample logistics.
• Commitment to maintaining accuracy and quality in all aspects of specimen handling.
• Interest in gaining extensive hands-on phlebotomy experience and growing within the role.
• Ability to adapt to varying patient volumes and workflow across different locations.

This role is based in Brownstown with specimens shipped to a medical testing facility in the Novi/Farmington area. The schedule is Monday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The team typically wears navy blue scrubs as the standard dress code. Approximately 15 people work onsite at the main Farmington facility, while individual offsite locations generally have between 0–2 colleagues present, and offsite teams can range from 0–3 people depending on the location. The environment is an outpatient clinical setting that emphasizes hands-on phlebotomy experience, with opportunities to work in both stationary and float positions and receive performance-based raises at six months.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Farmington, MI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Farmington,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

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