Lab Support Services Tech

experiencedAlliedHealth; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Parkview Health Lab in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring a Lab Support Services Technician – Phlebotomy. The role performs blood collection across patient ages, using identified procedures and a positive patient ID device. The position requires completion of Lab Support Services and Lab Assistant classes within the first year, with opportunities for professional growth.

Eligible for a $2000 sign-on bonus and a day shift schedule. Seasonal or short-term work is not offered.

Qualifications

• Must be accurate, reliable and precise.
• Must be organized to complete duties within expected timeframes.
• Must interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, and needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs blood collection using various procedures.
• Uses patient identifiers to verify orders and pending draws.
• Handles non-blood specimen collections as required (e.g., sputum, fecal).
• Adheres to local/state/federal regulations to ensure privacy and safety.
• Responds to fluctuations in volume and equipment/IS issues; manages shift hand-offs and time-sensitive orders.
• Ensures specimen integrity and proper labeling and transport.

Skills

Accuracy

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

GED or higher

Job description

374

Lab Support Services Tech

Fort Wayne, IN, United States (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 374
• Job Category Clinical Support
• Job Shift Day
• Work Schedule / Weekend Rotation 0400-1430 (5 shifts per pay period)
• Hours Per Week 24
• Locations 11109 Parkview Plaza Dr, Fort Wayne, IN, 46845, US (On-site)
• Posting Date 10/02/2026, 09:26 AM

Job Description

Join Parkview Health Lab Team

Eligible for $2000 Sign on Bonus!

Due to the comprehensive training required for this role, seasonal or short-term employment is not offered.

Lab Support Services Technician – Phlebotomy

Performs blood collection on all patient populations and ages using a variety of procedures. Utilizes a positive patient identification device to monitor new orders and draws that are pending. Uses critical thinking skills/problem solving when identifying more difficult collections and alternative procedures to complete blood draws. Interacts with nursing staff, providers, other hospital staff, patients, family members and co-workers to meet the needs of the patient.

Performs additional non-blood specimen collections as required, including but not limited to sputum and fecal specimens, in accordance with established protocols.

Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

Skills/Knowledge:

• 1)Ability to perform job duties and assigned tasks with accuracy, reliability and precision.
• 2) Ability to be organized to complete job duties and assigned tasks within expected timeframes.
• 3) Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors.

Workflow Management

Ability to appropriately respond to:

• 1) fluctuations in volume,
• 2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or IS failure,
• 3) shift-to-shift hand-offs,
• 4) STAT and time-sensitive test orders,
• 5) specimen integrity issues that exceed threshold (e.g., labeling discrepancies, insufficient volume, improper collection, or transport).

Physical Requirements:

• 1) Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, frequently walk several miles per shift, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• 2) Must be able to navigate multiple patient care areas throughout the workday.

Career Growth: This position offers opportunities for professional development and career advancement within Lab Support Services. Co-workers are required to complete Laboratory Support Services training and classes within the first year of employment. Upon successful completion, the co-worker will be promoted to a Lab Assistant role and receive a corresponding pay increase.

Lab Assistants may further expand their skill set through additional training and experience, with opportunities to pursue advanced laboratory career path based on departmental needs, role requirements, and individual performance.

Qualifications

Education:

Must be a high graduate or the equivalent with a GED. Must complete Laboratory Support Services and Lab Assistant classes within the first year of employment.