Laboratory Assistant I

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, aspire to excellence every day, and demonstrate compassion and purpose in their service.

About the role

Provides general laboratory services including specimen collection using routine venipuncture, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, and related clerical tasks such as entering orders into the system, answering phone calls, and managing faxes. The incumbent may also be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

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 IU Health hospitals, physicians, and clients across the country.

Schedule

Full Time - Day shift

Location

Pathology lab (350 W. 11th St. Indianapolis) and our slide storage warehouse (1200 N. Meridian Indianapolis). Free parking is provided at both locations.

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

Skills

• Strong customer service skills
• Highly compassionate

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 meeting specific qualifications and time requirements)
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results – Participation in our team member wellness programs awards points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck