Laboratory Assistant I

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services including specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens
• Perform related clerical tasks
• May be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens
• May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department

Requirements

• HS graduate or GED equivalent
• Working knowledge of computers
• Telephone skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time
• May require a valid Indiana operator's license and a good driving history for the last three years
• May require an understanding of the traffic laws in the State of Indiana

Qualifications

• Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science preferred

Benefits

• 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

Schedule

• PRN, during the day shift hours of 7am to 6pm, rotating Saturdays