Phlebotomist - Laboratory Assistant II - Positive Link

IU Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

IU Health, Indiana's largest healthcare system, seeks a Phlebotomist Lab Assistant II. The role involves essential laboratory services such as specimen collection and laboratory clerical duties. Ideal candidates are compassionate, possess strong customer service skills, and may undertake additional training and assessments. The position offers flexibility with PRN shifts, contributing to a comprehensive healthcare team.

Benefits

401(K) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program financial incentives

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Completion of initial competency assessments for testing is essential.
• Experience in laboratory work or relevant coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection using routine venipuncture.
• Enter orders into the system and manage clerical tasks.
• Responsible for patient and specimen registration.

Skills

Customer service skills

Telephone skills

Ability to perform repetitive tasks

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Completion of a phlebotomy training program

Coursework in biological or chemical sciences

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Computer systems

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.

SHIFT: PRN, Days

HOURS: Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Variable Days Flexible Hours

The Phlebotomist Lab Assistant II with IUH Positive Link 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.
• 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.

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!