Laboratory Assistant II

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

401(K) retirement with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy Results wellness incentives

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Lab Assistant II for night shift (Thu-Sun, 2100-0730) at Methodist Hospital. responsibilities include specimen collection, pre-analytic processing, and assisting with waived and moderate complexity testing, along with related clerical tasks.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, completion of six-month competency, and phlebotomy training preferred. Computer and telephone skills are required for daily operations.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an initial and six-month competency for identified testing.
• Annual competency assessment required.
• Phlebotomy training preferred with lab/biological science coursework.
• Experience in waived or moderate complexity testing preferred.
• Strong computer and telephone skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection and pre-analytic processing.
• Prepare blood components and conduct waived and moderate complexity testing.
• Handle clerical tasks and patient/specimen registration.
• Deliver specimens within the department.

Skills

Phone skills

Computer skills

Repetitive task ability

Phlebotomy experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training

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.

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, nights (Thu-Sun, 2100-0730)

Location: Methodist Hospital (Indianapolis, 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.

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!