Phlebotomist - MMP South Lab

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Lab Assistant I to provide general laboratory services including specimen collection, order entry, and pre-analytic processing. The role supports patient testing and accurate specimen handling in a high-volume lab environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a phlebotomy program (experience preferred), and solid computer and telephone skills.

Qualifications

• Hs diploma or GED required for entry.
• Phlebotomy training program completed; experience preferred.
• May require Indiana driver’s license and good driving history.
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter data.
• Ability to use telephone and communicate effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• May participate on committees or projects relevant to the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services including specimen collection.
• Process orders and prepare blood components.
• Pre-analytic processing of specimens and related clerical tasks.
• Register patients and specimens and deliver specimens as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Phone skills

Computer literacy

Education

HS diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training

Tools

Laboratory software

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.

SHIFT: Full time, days

LOCATION: Methodist Medical Plaza South (8830 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, 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 Lab Assistant I provides 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 working knowledge 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!