Laboratory Assistant I - Specimen Processing

IU Health; Town of Avon (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

IU Health West Hospital in Avon, IN is seeking a Part-time Lab Assistant I for night shifts (10:30 PM–7:00 AM, 1–2 days per week; minimum 16 hours/month). The role includes specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation and pre-analytic processing, with related clerical duties. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Phlebotomy training is preferred. Candidates should have strong computer, telephone and interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team performing

Qualifications

• HS graduate or GED required.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ability to use clerical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection and registration.
• Handle order entry and blood component preparation.
• Process pre-analytic steps and related clerical tasks.
• Deliver specimens as needed and support department operations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Telephone skills

Computer literacy

Education

HS grad or GED

Phlebotomy training (preferred)

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: Part time, nights (10:30P-7:00A, 1-2 days/week. Minimum of 16 hrs/month. Weekends/holidays as needed)

LOCATION: West Hospital (Avon, 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!