Lab Assistant I - Outpatient Phlebotomy, Frankfort Hospital (PRN .01, Days)

IU Health; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading health system that values compassion and excellence. As a Phlebotomist, you will play a vital role in providing laboratory services, ensuring accurate specimen collection, and delivering exceptional patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where your contributions directly impact the health and well-being of the community. With a focus on teamwork and personal growth, you will be supported in your professional development through various benefits, including tuition reimbursement and wellness programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is for you.

Benefits

401(K) Retirement Savings with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program Incentives

Qualifications

• HS grad or GED required; phlebotomy training preferred.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection using routine venipuncture.
• Manage clerical tasks including order entry and phone calls.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Telephone Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Training Program

Coursework in Biological or Chemical Sciences

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.

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: PRN .01, Days

HOURS: Outpatient Lab is open 7a-6p M-F and 7a-noon Saturday (Rotate every other Saturday).

The Phlebotomist for Outpatient Phlebotomy 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

Benefits:

• 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!