Lab Assistant I - Phlebotomist, IUH Ball Physicians (Full-Time Float, Days)

IU Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a compassionate Phlebotomist to provide essential laboratory services. This role involves specimen collection, order entry, and clerical tasks, ensuring high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills and an understanding of laboratory processes. Join a leading healthcare system that values excellence and offers a supportive environment for its team members. With a focus on meaningful work, this position provides an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients every day.

Benefits

401(K) Retirement Savings with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program Incentives

Qualifications

• Requires high school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection using routine venipuncture.
• Enter orders into the system and manage clerical tasks.

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: Full-Time Float, Days

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.

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!