Phlebotomist Lab Assistant I- Float-Day Shift

IU Health • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking a Phlebotomist Lab Assistant I to provide general laboratory services while floating between Lafayette and West Lafayette clinics on a day shift. IU Health’s laboratories operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, perform more than 19 million tests annually, and provide laboratory testing services to hospitals and physicians across the country.

The role includes specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic specimen processing, and related clerical tasks. The incumbent may also handle patient and specimen registration and specimen delivery. The position may involve serving on committees or projects that support the department’s purpose and essential functions.

IU Health describes itself as Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members. New hires are required to receive various vaccinations, including influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, unless an exemption is approved. The posting states that COVID-19 vaccination was required by September 1, 2021, while also noting that it was not required to begin employment.

Requirements

• High school graduation 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 with experience in a laboratory, or coursework in biological, chemical, or related science.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services, including specimen collection.
• Perform order entry and blood component preparation.
• Process specimens during the pre-analytic phase.
• Perform related clerical tasks.
• May register patients and specimens and deliver specimens.
• May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the department’s purpose and essential functions.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness through a government program for qualifying participants who meet program requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost.
• Healthy Results team member wellness programs, which can contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

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