Laboratory Assistant I - Histology Prep
About The Position
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. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country. SHIFT: Full-Time Days HOURS: M-F 8-4:30 The Laboratory Assistant I - Histology Prep, at Bloomington LAB, receives and accepts pathology specimens, Checks ID, tracking forms, requisitions and specimen containers, accession and properly label specimen containers. Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent. Interest in science preferred. Ability to pay strong attention to detail required. Maintain safe work practices established by regulatory agencies, Hospital, Environmental Health & Safety, Departmental procedures, and policies and utilize proper PPE (personal protective equipment) Provide a high level of customer service to the department’s clients including staff at all levels as well as other departments within the institution. Interpersonal skills (verbal and written); must be able to interact with Pathologists, Clinicians, Histotechs, and other staff related to specimen description and instructions. Requires proven understanding of computers. Requires telephone skills Skills to maintain cooperative working relationships within a confined work area. Ability to work independently and efficiently. Ability to plan and prioritize workload. Discard medical and chemical waste following established protocols/procedure. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Requirements
- Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.
- Ability to pay strong attention to detail required.
- Interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
- Requires proven understanding of computers.
- Requires telephone skills
- Ability to work independently and efficiently.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in science preferred.
Responsibilities
- Receives and accepts pathology specimens
- Checks ID, tracking forms, requisitions and specimen containers
- Accession and properly label specimen containers
- Maintain safe work practices established by regulatory agencies, Hospital, Environmental Health & Safety, Departmental procedures, and policies and utilize proper PPE (personal protective equipment)
- Provide a high level of customer service to the department’s clients including staff at all levels as well as other departments within the institution.
- Interact with Pathologists, Clinicians, Histotechs, and other staff related to specimen description and instructions.
- Maintain cooperative working relationships within a confined work area.
- Plan and prioritize workload.
- Discard medical and chemical waste following established protocols/procedure.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
