Laboratory Assistant I, IUH Primary Care Bloomington Rogers Street (Full-Time, Days)

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Indiana seeks a dedicated Laboratory Assistant I to provide essential laboratory services. The role involves specimen collection, order entry, and clerical tasks, contributing to patient care. Ideal candidates are compassionate, detail-oriented, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join a team that values excellence and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy Results wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory work or coursework in biological, chemical, or related sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides general laboratory services including specimen collection and order entry.
• Responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Telephone Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Training Program

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 Laboratory Assistant I provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, and related clerical tasks. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

1. Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory work or coursework in biological, chemical, or related sciences preferred.
3. May require a valid Indiana driver’s license and a good driving record over the last three years.
4. May require knowledge of traffic laws in the State of Indiana.
5. Requires working knowledge of computers.
6. Requires telephone skills.
7. Requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
8. Requires ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.
9. May serve on committees or projects that contribute to the department's purpose and functions.

Benefits include:

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness program for qualifying participants
• Employee Assistance Program – free counseling services
• Healthy Results wellness program with incentives that contribute to your paycheck