Phlebotomist Lab Assistant I

Indiana University Health System; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Avon, Indiana is seeking a Phlebotomist to provide general laboratory services, including specimen collection by routine venipuncture, order entry, and processing. This full-time daytime role involves clerical tasks, patient registration, and delivering specimens, with emphasis on compassionate patient care.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and completed a phlebotomy training program; driving history and license may be required.

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 an Indiana Driver's 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 working knowledge of computers.
• Requires telephone skills.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services including specimen collection using routine venipuncture.
• Handle order entry, blood component preparation and pre-analytic processing of specimens, plus related clerical tasks (entering orders, answering phones, managing faxes).
• May be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Telephone skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

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

Location: Avon, Indiana

The Phlebotomist provides general laboratory services including specimen collection using routine venipuncture, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens as well as related clerical tasks such as entering orders into the system, 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 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 working knowledge 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.

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