Lab Assistant I Float Pool

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Phlebotomist for a full-time day shift (Floating) in the Indy Metro Area. The role includes specimen collection by venipuncture, order entry, and pre-analytic processing, with clerical tasks such as answering phones and handling faxes.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, completed a phlebotomy program, strong computers and telephone skills, and the ability to work as part of a team while delivering compassionate patient service.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program; lab or science coursework preferred.
• May require Indiana driver's license and clean driving history.
• Requires strong computer and telephone skills; good interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens by routine venipuncture.
• Enter orders and perform pre-analytic processing.
• Prepare blood components and maintain accurate records.
• Handle clerical tasks: calls, faxes, patient registration.
• Provide compassionate customer service to patients.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Telephone skills

Computers

Education

HS diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

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.

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.

SHIFT: Full-Time Days, Float

HOURS: Hours vary anytime between 0630-1730. Monday-Friday. No weekends. No holidays.

Locations: Indy Metro Area

The Phlebotomist provides general laboratory services including specimen collection using routine venipuncture, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens as well as related clerical tasks such as entering orders into the system, answering phone calls, and managing faxes. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens. The ideal incumbent will possess strong customer service skills and be highly compassionate.

• 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 proven understanding 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. Position overview and requirements to be added by Consultants.

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!