Laboratory Assistant I

About the role

Indiana University Health’s laboratories, located at Arnett Hospital, operate 24/7 and perform more than 19 million tests annually, serving IU Health facilities as well as hospitals and physicians nationwide. This full‑time, day‑shift position provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre‑analytic processing, waived testing, moderate‑complexity testing, and related clerical tasks. The incumbent may also handle patient and specimen registration, deliver specimens, and serve on departmental committees or projects.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens and prepare blood components.
• Perform pre‑analytic processing of specimens.
• Conduct waived and identified moderate‑complexity testing.
• Complete related clerical tasks, including patient and specimen registration.
• Deliver specimens to appropriate locations.
• Participate in departmental committees or projects as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of an initial competency and a six‑month competency for identified testing.
• Annual competency assessment for identified testing.
• Completion of a phlebotomy training program with laboratory experience or coursework in biological, chemical, or related science (preferred).
• Experience in waived or moderate‑complexity testing (preferred).
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Telephone communication skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness program (government‑backed).
• Employee Assistance Program – counseling at no cost.
• Healthy Results wellness program with biweekly financial incentives based on participation.