Phlebotomist Lab Assistant I

Indiana University Health System; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Bloomington, IN, is hiring a Phlebotomist Lab Assistant I for full-time day shifts (7am-4pm) with weekend rotation (Sat 8am-12pm). Open 24/7 labs perform extensive testing and support hospitals nationwide.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, order entry, blood component prep, and related clerical tasks; strong interpersonal and computer skills are needed to work well with teams and patients.

Qualifications

• Requires HS grad or GED-equivalent.
• Phlebotomy training with lab or science coursework preferred.
• May require Indiana driver's license and clean driving history.
• Familiarity with traffic laws in Indiana.
• Proven understanding of computers and telephone skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens by routine venipuncture.
• Enter orders and perform pre-analytic processing.
• Prepare blood components and related tasks.
• Handle phone calls and fax management.
• Assist with patient and specimen registration and delivery.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Telephone skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

HS diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

Tools

Basic computer skills

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.

SHIFT: Full‑time days Monday‑Friday 7am-4pm, with weekend rotation shifts Saturday 8am‑12pm.

LOCATION: IUHMG‑S (Bloomington, IN)

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 Lab Assistant I 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.

• 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.

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!