Laboratory Assistant II - Microbiology

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Lab Assistant II for the M-Pathology Lab in Indianapolis. This PRN, day-shift role involves specimen collection, blood component preparation and pre-analytic processing, including waived and some moderate complexity testing.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma or GED, plus phlebotomy training experience and solid computer/telephone skills. Prior lab experience and the ability to perform repetitive tasks are valued.

Qualifications

• Required HS diploma or GED.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program is preferred.
• Experience with laboratory testing processing is preferred.
• Ability to perform pre-analytic processing and waived/moderate complexity testing.
• Strong computer skills and telephone etiquette.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks.
• May participate in committees/projects within the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services including specimen collection and preparation.
• Perform pre-analytic processing, waived testing and some moderate complexity testing.
• Handle patient/ specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy basics

Data entry

Patient interaction

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

LIS / Laboratory software

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: PRN, Days (1-2 shifts per pay period required)

Location: IUHMG M-Pathology Lab (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!