Lab Assistant I-Bloomington

IU Health • Bloomington, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The specimen processing department in a medical lab serves as the crucial central hub for receiving, triaging, and preparing biological samples for testing. It sets the foundation for accurate diagnostics by ensuring sample integrity, proper data entry, and timely routing to technical departments. Our lab is expanding and obtaining new instruments/automation lines. Now is an excellent time to join the specimen processing team if you want to help build the foundation of the new lab. Provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens as well as related clerical tasks. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

Requirements

• Detail-oriented and reliable
• Able to multitask and adapt quickly
• Comfortable with a busy, changing workflow
• No experience required
• Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.
• Requires working knowledge of computers.
• Requires telephone skills.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
• Requires ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science preferred.
• May require a valid Indiana Operators license and a good driving history for the last three years.
• May require an understanding of the traffic laws in the State of Indiana.
• May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department.

Responsibilities

• Process and prepare lab specimens for testing
• Perform data entry, sample tracking, and shipping
• Answer calls from providers and internal teams
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Specimen collection
• Order entry
• Blood component preparation
• Pre-analytic processing of specimens
• Related clerical tasks
• Patient and specimen registration
• Delivery of specimens

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi‑weekly financial incentives
• Opportunities for professional development
• Collaborative team environment
• Focus on improving community health
• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED