Specimen Processor Lab Assistant I - Central Processing

Indiana University Health System•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

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: 4am-1230 pm M-F rotating weekends 1 winter 1 summer holiday. The Laboratory Assistant I, Specimen Processor, Provides general laboratory services including specimen receipt, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens as well as related clerical tasks such as entering orders into the system, confirming validity of each specimen, answering phone calls, and managing faxes. The ideal incumbent focuses on attention to detail, has strong organizational skills, and has basic computer skills. As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer: 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!

Requirements

Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent
Requires proven understanding of computers
Requires telephone skills
Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member
Requires ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

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.
May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department.

Responsibilities

Provides general laboratory services including specimen receipt
Order entry
Blood component preparation
Pre-analytic processing of specimens
Entering orders into the system
Confirming validity of each specimen
Answering phone calls
Managing faxes

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!

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