Phlebotomist Lab Assistant II

IU Health • West Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

Provides general laboratory services, including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing, identified moderate-complexity testing, and related clerical tasks. The incumbent may also be responsible for patient and specimen registration and specimen delivery.

The position is based in West Lafayette. The schedule is full-time, day shift, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, with every fourth weekend working an 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Saturday or Sunday shift and on-call coverage on the opposite day. Holiday rotation is required, two holidays per year.

IU Health laboratories provide comprehensive laboratory services and operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The laboratory performs more than 19 million tests annually and provides testing services to IU Health and hospitals and physicians across the country.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Successfully complete an initial and six-month competency assessment for identified testing.
• Successfully complete an annual competency assessment for identified testing.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Telephone skills.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in a laboratory, or coursework in biological, chemical, or a related science.
• Experience in waived or moderate-complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory services, including specimen collection and blood component preparation.
• Perform pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing, and identified moderate-complexity testing.
• Complete related clerical tasks.
• As needed, register patients and specimens and deliver specimens.
• May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the department’s overall 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 applicable requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program, including counseling at no cost.
• Healthy Results wellness programs, with participation points contributing toward a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

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