Laboratory Assistant I - PRN

Indiana University Health; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings with company

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy Results wellness program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a part-time/PRN phlebotomy technician for day shifts at IU Health Jay, Blackford, and Upland facilities with occasional travel to Muncie. The role supports 24/7 lab services and requires accurate specimen handling and customer-focused service.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, registration, and entry of patient data, while delivering reliable, compassionate care in a busy laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program with related lab coursework preferred.
• Valid Indiana Operator’s license and good driving history may be required.
• Ability to understand traffic laws and regulations is a plus.
• Working knowledge of computers and basic data entry is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy collection, specimen labeling and documentation.
• Register patients and ensure accurate order entry and specimen tracking.
• Deliver specimens to the laboratory and maintain chain-of-custody where applicable.
• Provide courteous, professional patient interactions and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Telephone skills

Computer literacy

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: 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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!

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.