Phlebotomist Laboratory Assistant I

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Fort Wayne is seeking a Phlebotomist to provide general laboratory services, including specimen collection and related clerical tasks, with attention to accuracy and customer service. The role involves venipuncture, order entry, and specimen handling in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The incumbent will perform pre-analytic processing, blood component preparation, and may assist with patient registration and delivering specimens, while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• HS grad or GED Equivalent.
• Initial and six-month competency for identified testing.
• Annual competency assessment for identified testing.
• Phlebotomy training program preferred.
• Experience in waived or moderate complexity preferred.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Telephone skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.
• May serve on committees or projects contributing to department goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services including specimen collection and related clerical tasks.
• Process orders, enter data, and deliver specimens; assist with patient and specimen registration and faxes.
• Perform pre-analytic processing and blood component preparation.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Telephone skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

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.

Location: Fort Wayne Primary Care, 10101 Ernst Road

SHIFT: Full-Time, Days

HOURS: 8:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri, No Weekend or Holiday

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 compassiona

Provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing and identified moderate complexity testing 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.
• Requires successfully completion of an initial and six (6) month competency for identified testing.
• Requires successfully completion an annual competency assessment for identified testing.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science preferred.
• Experience in waived or moderate complexity is preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of computers.
• Requires telephone skills.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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!