Laboratory Assistant II

Indiana University Health; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness rewards

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Lafayette is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomy Technician to perform specimen collection, processing, and basic testing. You will support the laboratory with accurate patient registration, specimen handling, and timely delivery to ensure high-quality results for patient care.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and complete phlebotomy training; familiarity with computers and strong telephone skills are required.

Qualifications

• HS grad or GED completed.
• Phlebotomy training program completed; experience in lab preferred.
• Active competency checks annually for testing.
• Knowledge of computers and basic software is required.
• Experience with waived or moderate complexity testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services including specimen collection and processing.
• Register patients and specimens and deliver specimens as needed.
• Perform waived and moderate complexity testing as trained.
• Maintain compliance with competency and safety standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Computer skills

Telephone skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

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.
SHIFT: Full-Time- Day Shift
LOCATION: Lafayette 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, 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:

• 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!

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.