Lab Assistant I Float Pool
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. The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana, performing more than 19 million tests a year. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.
About the role
The Phlebotomist provides general laboratory services including specimen collection using routine venipuncture, order entry, blood component preparation, and pre-analytic processing of specimens. Responsibilities also include related clerical tasks such as entering orders into the system, answering phone calls, managing faxes, patient and specimen registration, and delivery of specimens. The role requires strong customer service skills and a high level of compassion.
Schedule
- Full-Time Days, Float
- Hours vary between 0630-1730, Monday-Friday
- No weekends or holidays
- Locations: Indy Metro Area
Requirements
- High School graduate or GED equivalent
- Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in a laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical, or related science preferred
- Valid Indiana Operator’s license and a good driving history for the last three years may be required
- Understanding of traffic laws in the State of Indiana may be required
- Proven understanding of computers
- Strong telephone and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time
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 meeting specific qualifications)
- Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost
- Healthy Results – Team member wellness program with biweekly financial incentives based on participation