Specimen Processing - Lab Assistant I - Central Processing

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

Job summary

Join Indiana University Health as a Lab Assistant I in Central Processing. This full-time role supports laboratory operations by handling specimen processing and clerical tasks in a dynamic healthcare environment. Ideal candidates possess attention to detail and strong organizational skills, contributing to the overall excellence in patient care.

Benefits

401(K) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost

Wellness program financial incentives

Qualifications

• Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Provides general laboratory services including specimen receipt and order entry.
• Performs pre-analytic processing of specimens and related clerical tasks.
• Manages phone calls and faxes as part of laboratory functions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Telephone skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED equivalent

Phlebotomy training program

Coursework in biological or chemical sciences

Job description

Specimen Processing - Lab Assistant I - Central Processing

Specimen Processing - Lab Assistant I - Central Processing

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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.

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: Full-Time, Evenings

HOURS: 12pm-830pm M-F rotating weekends and Holidays.

The Laboratory Assistant I, Specimen Processor, Provides general laboratory services including specimen receipt, order entry, blood component preparation, 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!
  
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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