Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Automation, Clinical Laboratory, Community Health, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Employee Assistance Plan, Genetics, Healthcare, Interviewing Skills, Laboratory, Laboratory Testing, Multitasking, On Call, Order Processing, Phlebotomy, Quality of Care, Sample/Specimen Processing, Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples, State Laws and Regulations, Student Loans, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Test Lab, Time Management, Training Program, Tuition Reimbursement
Lab Assistant I-Bloomington
Job Description
Overview
- Full-time
- 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Monday, Friday, Saturday + 1 flex day (Tue-Thurs)
- Weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation required
- Location: 2651 E. Discovery Parkway, Bloomington, IN, 47408 team member parking lot
- The specimen processing department in a medical lab serves as the crucial central hub for receiving, triaging, and preparing biological samples for testing. It sets the foundation for accurate diagnostics by ensuring sample integrity, proper data entry, and timely routing to technical departments. Our lab is expanding and obtaining new instruments/automation lines. Now is an excellent time to join the specimen processing team if you want to help build the foundation of the new lab.
Role Overview
- Process and prepare lab specimens for testing
- Perform data entry, sample tracking, and shipping
- Answer calls from providers and internal teams
- Work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
What We're Looking For
- Detail-oriented and reliable
- Able to multitask and adapt quickly
- Comfortable with a busy, changing workflow
- No experience required
Why Join
- Growing lab with new technology and automation
- Strong, team-focused environment
- Opportunity to learn phlebotomy and grow your career
Join Indiana's leading healthcare system committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. We offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team environment, and a focus on improving community health.
- Benefits Designed for You
- 401(k) with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi‑weekly financial incentives
Provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens as well as related clerical tasks. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.
Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.
- 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.
- Requires working knowledge 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.
- May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department.
We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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