IU Health·Bloomington, Indiana
Process and prepare biological specimens for testing while performing data entry and sample tracking. Handle communications with providers and internal teams in a high-volume laboratory environment.
Shift: Full-time, M, T, W, F 645-1715, Saturday 645-1300, Weekend, holiday, and on-call rotation required
Location: Bloomington Hospital
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.
Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 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.
Requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for phlebotomy training or science coursework. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to perform repetitive tasks.
Market context
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