Phlebotomist - Lab Assistant I - Academic Health Center

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

As part of Indiana's largest healthcare system, the Phlebotomist role at IU Health involves vital laboratory services including specimen collection and customer interaction. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to perform tasks efficiently. Opportunities for professional growth and various benefits make this a meaningful role in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

401(K) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program

Participation in wellness programs for financial incentives

Qualifications

• Requires proven understanding of computers.
• May require a valid Indiana Operator's license.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Provides specimen collection using routine venipuncture.
• Manages patient and specimen registration.
• Enters orders and handles clerical tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Telephone skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Completion of a phlebotomy training program

Coursework in biological, chemical or related science

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.

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 Operator'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 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.

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!