Laboratory Assistant II

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy Results wellness program

Job summary

Indiana University Health operates one of Indiana’s most comprehensive health systems with multiple labs serving patients across the state. The Lab Assistant II role at the Bloomington location provides general laboratory services, including specimen collection and pre-analytic processing, with opportunities for growth in testing and clerical tasks.

The position requires HS/GED, phlebotomy training, and basic computer/telephone skills; prior experience with waived or moderate complexity testing

Qualifications

• HS or GED required; initial and six‑month competency for testing completed.
• Phlebotomy training with lab experience preferred.
• Experience with waived or moderate complexity testing preferred.
• Working knowledge of computers and telephone systems required.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide specimen collection and pre-analytic processing.
• Prepare blood components and perform waived/moderate complexity testing.
• Register patients and deliver specimens as needed.

Skills

HS/GED

Phlebotomy training

Waived testing experience

Moderate complexity testing

Computers

Telephone skills

Repetitive tasks

Education

HS diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

Tools

Computers

Telephone systems

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.

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.

Shift: Full time, days (M-F 9:00AM-5:30PM)

Location: 1302 S Rogers St, Bloomington IN

The Lab Assistant II at LAB provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing and identified moderate complexity testing 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.
• Requires successfully completion of an initial and six (6) month competency for identified testing.
• Requires successfully completion an annual competency assessment for identified testing.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science preferred.
• Experience in waived or moderate complexity is preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of computers.
• Requires telephone skills.
• 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

• 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!

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.