Specimen Processing Lab Assistant I

Indiana University Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs financial incentive

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Assistant I, Specimen Processor to provide essential laboratory services. This full-time role involves specimen receipt, order entry, and clerical tasks.

Team members should possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic computer skills. IU Health offers a variety of benefits and supports personal growth, making it an excellent workplace for motivated individuals.

Qualifications

• Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills essential.
• Proven understanding of computers required.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services including specimen receipt and order entry.
• Perform blood component preparation and waived testing.
• Manage clerical tasks including entering orders and confirming validity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Telephone skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High School graduate or GED equivalent

Completion of phlebotomy training

Coursework in biological, chemical or related science

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.

SHIFT: Full-Time, Days

HOURS: 40 hours. Weekend, holiday, and on call shifts required. Exact schedule to be determined.

The Laboratory Assistant I, Specimen Processor, provides general laboratory services including specimen receipt, order entry, blood component preparation, waived testing, pre-analytic processing of specimens as well as related clerical tasks such as entering orders into the system, confirming validity of each specimen, answering phone calls, and managing faxes. The ideal incumbent focuses on attention to detail, has strong organizational skills, and has basic computer skills.

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!

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 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.