Laboratory Assistant I - Specimen Processing

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings with company

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness - Government

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Bloomington seeks a Lab Assistant I to provide essential laboratory services, including specimen collection, order entry and pre-analytic processing. The role involves clerical tasks, potential patient registration, and specimen delivery within a high-volume setting.

The position supports a 24/7 operation across our hospitals. Requires HS/GED and phlebotomy training; drivers license and computer skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy training program completed; lab experience preferred.
• Valid Indiana driver's license and good driving history may be required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of computers and telephone usage.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services including specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation and pre-analytic processing.
• Perform related clerical tasks and assist with patient and specimen registration.
• Deliver specimens as part of routine lab workflow and support team objectives.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Computer skills

Telephone skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Repetitive tasks

Education

HS diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

Tools

Computer systems

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: Full time, nights (Wednesday 2100-0530, Thursday and Friday 1900-0530, Saturday 1700-0530. Holiday, on call shifts required)

LOCATION: Bloomington Hospital (Bloomington, IN)

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 Lab Assistant I 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 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 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:

• 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!

• 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.

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 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.