Phlebotomist/ Lab Assistant II

IU Health • Lafayette, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant II provides general laboratory services, including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic specimen processing, waived testing, identified moderate-complexity testing, and related clerical tasks. The position may also involve patient and specimen registration and specimen delivery.

The laboratories provide services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and perform more than 19 million tests annually. This role is based in Lafayette, Indiana, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., plus a weekend and on-call rotation.

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Successfully complete initial and six-month competency assessments for identified testing.
• Successfully complete annual competency assessments 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 related science.
• Experience in waived or moderate-complexity testing.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens.
• Prepare blood components.
• Perform pre-analytic processing of specimens.
• Perform waived testing and identified moderate-complexity testing.
• 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 applicable time and qualification requirements.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling at no cost.
• Team member wellness programs with participation points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

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