Team Lead Lab Assistant- Central Processing

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased pay scale for bedside nurses

401K retirement savings with employer"

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy Results wellness program

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Team Lead for the Pathology Laboratory to coordinate technical staff, oversee specimen handling and testing workflows, and ensure timely delivery of results in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires an HS diploma, an Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science, and prior lab experience with a focus on teamwork and leadership. Full-time, day shift, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Requires HS Grad or GED Equivalent.
• Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science preferred.
• Requires successfully completion of initial and six month competency for identified testing.
• Requires annual competency assessment for identified testing.
• Minimum of one year experience in laboratory setting; two years preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of computers.
• Requires excellent telephone skills.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member and leader.
• Requires ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.
• Requires complex problem-solving skills with ability to discern when to elevate.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory team in the coordination of general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing and moderate complexity testing as well as clerical tasks.
• Lead Lab Assistant will spend approximately 25% as ad hoc leader.
• May be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

Education

HS Grad or GED Equivalent

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

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.

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: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Location: Pathology Laboratory Central Processing-350W.11thStreetIndianapolis,IN46202

The Team Lead at the LAB leads the laboratory team in the coordination of general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing and moderate complexity testing as well as clerical tasks. Lead Lab Assistant will spend approximately 25% as ad hoc leader. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

• Requires HS Grad or GED Equivalent.
• Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science preferred.
• Requires successfully completion of an initial and six (6) month competency for identified testing.
• Requires successfully completion an annual competency assessment for identified testing. Requires a minimum of one (1) year experience in a laboratory setting; two (2) years of experience preferred.
• Requires working knowledge of computers.
• Requires excellent telephone skills.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member and leader.
• Requires ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Requires complex problem-solving skills with ability to discern when to elevate.
• May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department.

Benefits

• 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. 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.