Team Lead-Lab Assistant

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant Team Lead at the LAB leads the laboratory team in the coordination of general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing and moderate complexity testing as well as clerical tasks. Lead Lab Assistant will spend approximately 25% as ad hoc leader. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

Requirements

• HS Grad or GED Equivalent.
• Successfully completion of an initial and six (6) month competency for identified testing.
• Successfully completion an annual competency assessment for identified testing.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a laboratory setting.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member and leader.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Complex problem-solving skills with ability to discern when to escalate.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related science preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordination of general laboratory services including specimen collection, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens, waived testing and moderate complexity testing as well as clerical tasks.
• Approximately 25% as ad hoc leader.
• Patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED