Phlebotomist Lab Assistant I

Indiana University Health System; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, operating across the state with a network of laboratories that provide 24/7 service. The Lab Assistant I role at Greenbush Laboratory in Lafayette supports specimen collection, entry, processing and related clerical tasks to ensure timely patient care.

Based in Lafayette, this full-time day-shift position requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a phlebotomy program, and strong computer,

Qualifications

• Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.
• Phlebotomy training program completed with lab experience preferred.
• May require a valid Indiana Operators license and good driving history (last 3 years).
• Knowledge of traffic laws in Indiana helpful.
• Proven ability to use computers.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services: specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation and pre-analytic processing.
• Perform related clerical tasks and assist with patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Telephone skills

Computer literacy

Education

HS diploma or GED

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.

HOURS- Full Time- Day Shift

LOCATION- Greenbush Laboratory, 2600 Greenbush St., Lafayette IN 47904

The Lab Assistant I at LAB provide general laboratory services including specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens 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.
• 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.

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!