Laboratory Assistant I

Indiana University Health System; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Lab Assistant I for North Hospital in Carmel, IN. This part-time, rotating position involves general laboratory services, specimen collection, and clerical tasks to support patient care 24/7 operations.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, phlebotomy training or coursework, and may require a valid Indiana driver's license with a clean driving history. Strong computers, telephone skills, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires HS grad or GED.
• Phlebotomy training with experience or coursework preferred.
• May require Indiana driver's license and clean driving history.
• May require understanding of Indiana traffic laws.
• Requires working knowledge of computers.
• Requires telephone skills.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Provides general laboratory services including specimen collection and order entry.
• Blood component preparation and pre-analytic processing of specimens.
• Clerical tasks; may register patients and deliver specimens.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Team player

Computer literacy

Telephone etiquette

Education

High school diploma or GED

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: Part time, rotating

LOCATION: North Hospital (Carmel, 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!