Laboratory Assistant I

Indiana University Health System; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings with company

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health is a leading health system operating across Indiana with a network of hospitals and services. The Lab Assistant I role entails general laboratory duties, specimen collection, order entry and pre-analytic processing, with potential patient and specimen registration responsibilities.

The position is PRN with daytime shifts at West Hospital in Avon, IN, and requires a high school diploma or GED, plus phlebotomy training or related coursework.

Qualifications

• 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 an Indiana driver’s license and clean driving history.
• Knowledge of Indiana traffic laws may be required.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Telephone skills are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Possibility to serve on committees or projects supporting department goals.

Responsibilities

• Provides general laboratory services including specimen collection and order entry.
• Performs blood component preparation and pre-analytic processing of specimens.
• Performs related clerical tasks and may assist with patient and specimen registration.
• Delivers specimens as needed and supports department operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Computers

Telephone skills

Education

HS/GED equivalent

Phlebotomy training program

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

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.

SHIFT: PRN, Days

LOCATION: West Hospital (Avon, IN)

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.

The Lab Assistant I provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens 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.
• 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 working knowledge 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!