Medical Technologist

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, and de-identifies, enrolls, aliquot and process 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 in to 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.

Qualifications


Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.


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.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.

Preferred

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Working Conditions / Demands


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.


Additional Information


This position is a great opportunity for a dynamic individual who is looking to interact with co-workers on multiple research projects in a fast paced environment.


Work Location


Indianapolis, Indiana


Benefits Overview


For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• 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)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure .


Job Classification


Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Health Services

Job Family: Clinical Services

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Posting Disclaimer


This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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