Laboratory Assistant I

Indiana University Health; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings with company

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program with incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Frankfort is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection via venipuncture, enter orders, prepare blood components, and handle related clerical tasks. The role emphasizes strong customer service and compassion.

This part-time, rotating shift includes 2pm-6pm or 9am-6pm with every other Saturday rotation; HS diploma or GED, completion of a phlebotomy program, and a valid Indiana driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires HS grad or GED equivalence.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program.
• May require a valid Indiana driver’s license and good driving history.
• Understanding of traffic laws in Indiana.
• Strong computer skills and telephone proficiency.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services including specimen collection by routine venipuncture.
• Handle order entry, blood component preparation, and pre-analytic processing.
• Perform related clerical tasks such as entering orders, answering calls, and managing faxes.
• May be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Telephone skills

Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Education

HS diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

Tools

Driver's license

Computers

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.

The Phlebotomist provides general laboratory services including specimen collection using routine venipuncture, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens as well as related clerical tasks such as entering orders into the system, answering phone calls, and managing faxes. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens. The ideal incumbent will possess strong customer service skills and be highly compassionate.

LOCATION: IU Frankfort Hospital

Shift/Hours: Part-time-Rotating, Closing Hours, 2pm-6pm, 9am-6pm, start times may vary depending on need.

Every other Saturday rotation (7am-Noon), no holidays.

• 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. Position overview and requirements to be added by Consultants.

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!

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.