Phlebotomist Lab Assistant I

Indiana University Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased pay scale for bedside nurses

401(K) retirement savings with company

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy Results wellness program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor for the West/North Hospital on a full-time days float shift (9:45a–6:15p, every 3rd weekend). The role involves specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation, and processing of specimens 24/7, with a focus on accuracy and patient service.

The ideal candidate has a high school education and completed a phlebotomy training program, with solid computer and telephone skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• 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 proven understanding 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection using routine venipuncture.
• Handle order entry and blood component preparation.
• Manage specimen receipt and waived testing.
• Engage in pre-analytic processing of specimens.
• Perform related clerical tasks such as entering orders, confirming validity, answering phones and managing faxes.
• Possibly responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Telephone skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Education

HS grad 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 Days- Float position - 9:45a to 6:15p every 3rd weekend LOCATION: West/North Hospital, as needed 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 Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor provides general laboratory services including specimen collection using routine venipuncture, order entry, blood component preparation, specimen receipt, waived testing, pre-analytic processing of specimens as well as related clerical tasks such as entering orders into the system, confirming validity of each specimen, answering phone calls, and managing faxes. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens. The ideal incumbent will possess strong customer service skills, focus on attention to detail, have strong organizational skills, have basic computer skills, and be highly compassionate.

• 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 proven understanding 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. Position overview and requirements to be added by Consultants.

• 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!

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.