Specimen Processing - Lab Assistant I, Central Processing Path Lab (Full-Time, Evenings)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Indiana is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to support laboratory services. This role involves specimen processing, clerical tasks, and requires attention to detail and basic computer skills. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and phlebotomy training. The position offers a rotating schedule and various employee benefits.

Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program with Financial Incentives

Qualifications

• General laboratory services including specimen receipt and order entry.
• Laboratory experience or coursework in biological or chemical sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks such as entering orders and verifying specimens.
• Manage calls and faxes, and prepare blood components.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Basic Computer Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Telephone Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Training Program

Job description

Overview

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and over 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We seek team members inspired by meaningful work dedicated to patient care, who are compassionate, purposeful, and aspire to excellence daily.

The laboratories of IU Health provide some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana. Open 24/7, they perform over 19 million tests annually. Besides serving IU Health, our laboratory testing services extend to hospitals and physicians nationwide.

Position: Laboratory Assistant I, Specimen Processor

This role involves providing general laboratory services, including specimen receipt, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing, and clerical tasks such as entering orders, verifying specimens, answering calls, and managing faxes. The ideal candidate pays close attention to detail, is well-organized, and has basic computer skills.

Schedule: 12pm-8:30pm, Monday-Friday, with rotating weekends; includes working one summer and one winter holiday.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program; laboratory experience or coursework in biological or chemical sciences preferred
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and good driving record for the past three years (may be required)
• Understanding of Indiana traffic laws (may be required)
• Basic computer proficiency
• Strong telephone and interpersonal skills
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods

Additional responsibilities may include participation in departmental committees or projects, as determined by management.

Benefits:

• Enhanced pay scale for bedside nurses
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling)
• Healthy Results wellness program with financial incentives based on participation