Phlebotomist

North Indiana Retina is a new retina practice in South Bend. Full training provided. No prior eyecare experience necessary, but is welcomed. We are looking for people who enjoy working with patients, want to learn new skills, and can help support the daily operations of a medical office.

Job Summary:

The Ophthalmology Phlebotomist / IV Technician establishes peripheral intravenous lines and administers sodium fluorescein dye under the direct supervision of an ophthalmologist/retina specialist. This role requires exceptional precision to maintain IV patency during rapid-sequence imaging, as well as keen patient-monitoring skills to detect and manage potential allergic or adverse reactions to the dye.

Core Responsibilities:

• Intravenous (IV) Access: Establish and maintain peripheral IV access lines (usually in the antecubital vein) specifically for the rapid injection of diagnostic dyes.
• Dye Administration: Inject sodium fluorescein or indocyanine green (ICG) dyes at the precise timing and flow rate requested by the ophthalmic photographer or physician.
• Patient Verification & Consent: Confirm patient identity, review medical history for allergies (especially previous reactions to contrast or dyes)
• Adverse Reaction Monitoring: Closely monitor patients before, during, and after the injection for side effects ranging from mild nausea, vomiting, and skin flushing to severe anaphylactic shock.
• Anxiety Management: Educate patients on the FA procedure, explaining normal side effects (like temporary yellowing of skin or urine) to minimize anxiety.
• Sterile Technique & Safety: Follow strict infection control protocols, dispose of biohazard materials properly, and ensure all equipment is sterilize

Clinical Duties:

• Welcome and room patients
• Gather medical history and enter information in the EMR
• Take basic eye measurements and assist with diagnostic testing
• Prepare exam rooms and assist during procedures
• Help with patient instructions and follow-up care

Additional Opportunities:

• Ability to shadow the physician during clinic visits
• Ability to observe surgeries in the operating room if interested
• Mentorship and guidance for anyone pursuing a career in healthcare

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or equivalent certification, with specific verified competency in establishing IV lines (IV insertion certification is highly preferred).
• Experience: 1 years of experience in a fast-paced medical or clinical setting. Direct experience in an outpatient ophthalmology, neurology, or radiology department handling IV contrasts is a major plus.
• Life Support: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is mandatory.
• Skills: Exceptional hand-eye coordination, strong communication skills to put nervous patients at ease, and the ability to act calmly and quickly in medical emergencies.

Dual-Role Variation In many practices, this position is structured as a dual Ophthalmic Technician / Phlebotomist role. In addition to handling IVs, a dual-role technician may assist with basic eye testing, patient intake, visual acuity checks, and operating ophthalmic imaging equipment.

Schedule:

• Full-time hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
• No nights or weekends

Who Should Apply

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with experience in customer service, hospitality, administrative work, or healthcare.

Ideal candidates:

• Are reliable and motivated
• Communicate well and enjoy helping people
• Are detail oriented and able to multitask
• Feel comfortable in a medical environment
• Have a willingness to learn
• Experience in healthcare or customer service is helpful but not required

What We Offer:

• Complete training
• Supportive and friendly work culture
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Mentorship for anyone interested in advancing within healthcare

Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training

Education:

• High school or equivalent

Language:

• English

Work Location: In person

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person