Lab Assistant I-Bloomington

IU Health•Bloomington, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant I provides general laboratory services in an outpatient phlebotomy setting. Duties include phlebotomy, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic specimen processing, and related clerical tasks. The role may also involve registering patients and specimens and delivering specimens. This position works four 10-hour day shifts, 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Saturday and on-call rotations are required. The lab is described as fast-paced and high-volume, with a changing workflow. The role offers opportunities to learn phlebotomy and develop a career in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Completion of a phlebotomy training program.
Experience in a laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical, or related science.

Responsibilities

Perform phlebotomy.
Process and prepare laboratory specimens for testing.
Perform order entry, data entry, and sample tracking.
Prepare blood components.
Ship specimens.
Answer calls from providers and internal teams.
Perform related clerical tasks.
Register patients and specimens and deliver specimens as needed.
May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the department’s purpose and essential functions.