Medical Technologist

PATHOLOGY AND LABORATORY MED (IN-PATH-IUINA) The Medical Technologist's primary role is to record, test, and result data on research samples from subjects for multiple clinical studies. Department-Specific Responsibilities Reports to the Clinical Operations Manager and assists in carrying out multiple clinical studies concurrently as well as laboratory testing on multiple platforms. Assists the Clinical Research group to initiate, conduct, complete, and record clinical studies/trails. Participates in the initiation; sample collection and data collection, shipment preparation, completion, and reporting of routine to moderately complex clinical studies in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Identifies, collects, de-identifies, enrolls, aliquot and processes samples for clinical research studies. Samples may include blood, sputum, stool, urine, throat swabs, wound swabs, urogential, and body fluids. Completes informed consent of patients. Inputs study specific data entry into industry Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems. Documents and accounts for all incoming samples and materials. Transports materials and samples to and from both IU Research sites as well as collection sites. Ensures proper communication and compliance with internal and external parties. General Responsibilities Provides training and guidance to technicians. Performs exams using proper equipment as ordered by providers. Checks to be sure all reports are filed promptly and sent to ordering providers for review. Makes sure charges are entered correctly by checking order list or by entering data into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for outside providers, so patients will be billed properly. Sends test results to qualified provider for analysis. Monitors equipment and performs regular maintenance and inspections as needed. Ensures equipment is repaired and is in good working order. Education Required Bachelor's degree from an accredited school associated with a technician specialty. Work Experience Required 2 years of experience in a technician specialty. Preferred Experience doing Clinical Lab testing on multiple platforms in chemistry, hematology, molecular or microbiology and are eager to expand your knowledge of research. Licenses and Certificates Required Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) upon date of hire. Skills Required Proficient written and verbal communication skills. Required Maintains a high degree of professionalism. Required Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills. Required Demonstrates a high commitment to quality. Required Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Required Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty. Required Highly thorough and dependable. Required Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure. Required Possesses a high degree of initiative. Required Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents. Required Excellent collaboration and team building skills. Required Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills. Preferred Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Physical Requirements The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Location Indianapolis, Indiana Benefits Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Equal Opportunity Employer Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information. Contact Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr