Laboratory Assistant I - PRN

IU Health; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentive program

Job summary

Indiana University Health Jay, Blackford and Upland facilities seek a phlebotomist to join the laboratories. You will collect specimens, assist with specimen processing, and help with clerical tasks in a fast-paced patient-focused environment.

Ideal candidates will have a HS diploma or GED, completed phlebotomy training, and solid computer and telephone skills. You’ll work as part of a collaborative team with travel to nearby sites as needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program is preferred.
• Valid Indiana operator's license and a good driving history may be required.
• Working knowledge of computers is required.
• Telephone skills and clear communication are essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team are essential.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services including specimen collection and order entry.
• Prepare blood components and perform pre-analytic processing.
• Handle patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.
• Perform related clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Telephone skills

Computer literacy

Repetitive task handling

Education

HS diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

Indiana Operator's license

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: Day - PRN

Location: IU Health Jay, Blackford, and Upland facilities. Occasional travel to Muncie may also be required.

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.

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 Operator?s 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:

• 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!