Laboratory Assistant I

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy wellness program incentive

Job summary

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to provide general laboratory services, including specimen collection, order entry, and processing. The ideal candidate will have a phlebotomy training background, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work well in a team.

Open 24 hours coverage is described for the lab, with a focus on accurate specimen handling and compassionate patient care. Full-time days at Ball Memorial Hospital are available.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program preferred.
• May require Indiana Operators license and good driving history.
• Strong computer skills and telephone etiquette requested.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork abilities desired.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens using venipuncture.
• Perform order entry and blood component preparation.
• Pre-analytic processing of specimens.
• Handle clerical tasks: entering orders, answering calls, managing faxes.
• Register patients and specimens; deliver specimens as needed.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care and strong customer service.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

HS diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

Tools

Laboratory information system

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.

SHIFT

Full Time- Days

LOCATION

Ball Memorial Hospital

In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.

Job Description

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.
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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.