Lab Assistant I - Float Pool

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401(K) with employer match

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Lab Assistant I to support essential laboratory services in the Indianapolis metro area. The role includes specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation, and pre-analytic processing, along with related clerical tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a phlebotomy training program. Strong computer, telephone, and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to work as part of a team, are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program; coursework in biology or related science preferred.
• May require valid Indiana driver's license and clean driving history.
• Working knowledge of computers and basic software.
• Strong telephone and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a team.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Potential involvement in committees or projects within the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services including specimen collection and order entry.
• Prepare blood components and handle pre-analytic processing of specimens.
• Assist with patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.
• Perform related clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Telephone skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

Tools

Computers

Job description

Overview

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

SHIFT: Full time, days (40 hours/week. 5 days/week, 8-hour shift between 6:30AM and 6:00PM)

LOCATION: Floating in Indianapolis metro area

The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.

The Lab Assistant I provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens as well as related clerical tasks. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

• Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science preferred.
• May require a valid Indiana operators license and a good driving history for the last three years.
• May require an understanding of the traffic laws in the State of Indiana.
• Requires working knowledge of computers.
• Requires telephone skills.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
• Requires ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department.

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!