Lab Assistant I - Specimen Processer, Central Processing (Full-Time, Evenings)

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system in Indiana as a Laboratory Assistant I, Specimen Processor. This role is vital for providing essential laboratory services, including specimen handling and clerical support. You'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to improving patient care, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values excellence, teamwork, and attention to detail. If you're looking for a meaningful career in healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

401(K) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Participation in wellness programs with financial incentives

Qualifications

• Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent with strong attention to detail.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services including specimen receipt and order entry.
• Manage clerical tasks such as confirming specimen validity and answering calls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Telephone skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Education

High School Graduate or GED Equivalent

Phlebotomy training program

Coursework in biological or chemical sciences

Tools

Computer systems

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, Evenings

HOURS: Monday- Friday 4am to 12:30pm Rotating weekends

The Laboratory Assistant I, Specimen Processor, provides general laboratory services including specimen receipt, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens as well as related clerical tasks such as entering orders into the system, confirming validity of each specimen, answering phone calls, and managing faxes. The ideal incumbent focuses on attention to detail, has strong organizational skills, and has basic computer skills.

• 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!