Team Lead-Lab Assistant, Riley Hospital Phlebotomy (Full-Time, Day)

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Team Lead-Lab Assistant for its Phlebotomy laboratory. This full-time role offers an opportunity to oversee a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality specimen collection and processing. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, a solid background in laboratory settings, and a commitment to excellence in patient care. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to meaningful work that impacts the health of the community. With competitive benefits and a supportive environment, this role is perfect for those looking to make a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

401(K) retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs with financial incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a laboratory setting, two years preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Phlebotomy laboratory team and coordinate specimen collection.
• Dedicate 25% of time to leadership responsibilities.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer knowledge

Telephone skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

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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 inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient—people who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, and aspire to excellence every day.

The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana, operating 24/7 and performing over 19 million tests annually. In addition to serving IU Health, our laboratory testing services extend to hospitals and physicians nationwide.

The Team Lead at the LAB oversees the Phlebotomy laboratory team, coordinating services such as specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing, waived testing, and moderate complexity testing, along with clerical tasks. The Lead Lab Assistant will dedicate approximately 25% of their time to ad hoc leadership responsibilities. Responsibilities may include patient and specimen registration and specimen delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science preferred.
• Successful completion of initial and six-month competency assessments for specific testing.
• Annual competency assessments for identified testing.
• At least one year of experience in a laboratory setting; two years preferred.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as a team member and leader.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
• Complex problem-solving skills with appropriate escalation procedures.

Benefits:

• Enhanced pay scale for bedside nurses.
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program offering free counseling.
• Participation in wellness programs with financial incentives.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. IU Health does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities; please contact us to request accommodations.