Laboratory Assistant II-Microbiology

About the role

The Lab Assistant II position at IU Health's M-Pathology Lab in Indianapolis, Indiana, involves providing general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing, and identified moderate complexity testing. The role also includes related clerical tasks, patient and specimen registration, and specimen delivery.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare specimens for testing
• Perform pre-analytic processing of specimens
• Conduct waived and identified moderate complexity testing
• Handle patient and specimen registration
• Deliver specimens as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Successfully completed an initial and six-month competency for identified testing
• Successfully completed an annual competency assessment for identified testing
• Completed a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical, or related sciences preferred
• Experience in waived or moderate complexity testing preferred
• Working knowledge of computers
• Telephone skills
• Able to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods

Qualifications

• HS Grad or GED Equivalent
• Successfully completed an initial and six-month competency for identified testing
• Successfully completed an annual competency assessment for identified testing
• Completed a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical, or related sciences preferred
• Experience in waived or moderate complexity testing preferred
• Working knowledge of computers

Skills

• Computer skills
• Telephonic communication skills
• Repetitive task performance

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthy Results wellness programs

Pay

Details about the pay scale are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is part-time, working days.