Lab Assistant II- Simon Cancer Center

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Lab Assistant II for the Simon Cancer Center Dermatology location. The role involves general laboratory services including specimen collection, pre-analytic processing, and testing at waived or moderate complexity levels, plus related clerical duties.

The position requires an HS diploma or GED and completion of initial and annual competency assessments; phlebotomy training is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy training program preferred.
• Completion of annual competency assessment for identified testing.
• Experience with waived or moderate complexity testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection and pre-analytic processing of specimens.
• Prepare blood components and conduct waived and identified moderate complexity testing.
• Register patients and specimens and deliver specimens as needed.

Skills

Telephone skills

Working knowledge of computers

Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Education

HS diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

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.

Location: IUHMG M - Simon Cancer Center - Dermatology
Shift: Full Time Day

The Lab Assistant II at LAB provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing and identified moderate complexity testing 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.
• Requires successfully completion of an initial and six (6) month competency for identified testing.
• Requires successfully completion an annual competency assessment for identified testing.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science preferred.
• Experience in waived or moderate complexity is preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of computers.
• Requires telephone skills.
• 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

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.