Lab Assistant I-Bloomington-Part-time
Schedule & Hours
- Early morning shift: start between 4:30 AM – 5:30 AM
- 2–4 days per week
- End time varies based on patient care (most shifts completed by ~10:00 AM)
- No weekends or holidays required
Location
- Home base: IU Health Bloomington Hospital
- Outreach role – travel required between multiple sites to provide phlebotomy services
- Daily locations may vary
Key Responsibilities
- Perform phlebotomy (primary focus)
- Collect patient samples at assigned outreach locations
- Transport samples back to Bloomington Hospital
- Complete sample accessioning and billing
Typical Day
- Start at Bloomington Hospital to gather supplies
- Travel to assigned outreach location
- Perform patient collections
- Return to base for sample processing and documentation
Team & Environment
- Team of 7 lab assistants across 3 sites
- Independent, mobile workflow with strong team support
Growth Opportunities
- Full-time phlebotomist roles
- Specimen processing positions
- Team lead opportunities
- Pathway to Medical Lab Scientist roles (with appropriate education)
Why Team Members Stay
- Schedule works well with school and personal commitments
- Early completion of shift = better work-life balance
Why Join This Team
- Early schedule – finish your workday early and enjoy the rest of your day
- Opportunity to work across multiple locations and build diverse experience
- Flexible role that can complement school or other commitments
Why IU Health?
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 Operator?s 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.