Laboratory Assistant I - Regional Float

IU Health • Frankfort, IN

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Float Laboratory Assistant is a full-time position that provides laboratory support and phlebotomy coverage across multiple IU Health laboratory locations, including Lafayette, West Lafayette, Frankfort, Tipton, and Monticello. This role serves as a flexible staffing resource, performing patient specimen collection, specimen processing, registration support, and customer service while maintaining compliance with all laboratory policies and quality standards. The ideal candidate is adaptable, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a variety of healthcare settings while traveling between regional sites as needed to support patient care and operational needs. This position offers a consistent weekday schedule with no weekend or holiday rotation required.

Requirements

• HS grad or GED Equivalent
• 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.
• Working knowledge of computers
• Telephone skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science

Responsibilities

• Performing patient specimen collection
• Specimen processing
• Registration support
• Customer service
• Maintaining compliance with all laboratory policies and quality standards
• Traveling between regional sites as needed to support patient care and operational needs
• May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• 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 a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

What This Job Offers

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