Medical Laboratory Technician

divh2Medical Laboratory Technician/h2pIndiana University Health is Indianas most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state! Were 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./ppThe laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country./ppSHIFT: Full-time, days/ppLOCATION: Jay Hospital (Portland, IN)/ppThe Medical Laboratory Technician assists with laboratory testing on patient specimens. Under direction, may provide information for the diagnosis and treatment. Helps to maintain records of performance and utilizes independent judgment to generate acceptable test results. Performs all tasks according to standard operating procedures. Assists with development and modification of procedures and assumes additional responsibilities as outlined by management or the laboratory director. Processing specimens, be proficient at hematology/oncology differentials, run hematology (Sysmex) and chemistry (Cobas) analyzers, works as a single tech with minimal support, good at troubleshooting and phlebotomy is a plus./pulliRequires bachelors degree in a related science (Certification is not required); Associate degree in an approved Medical Laboratory Technician Program or a Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) certification from an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration, dependent on when coursework was completed./liliAssociate degree requires certification (NCA, AMT, ASCP, HEW, and CLA) within 12 months of employment. Failure to achieve would result in downgrade to Lab Assistant II position until certification is achieved or loss of employment, dependent on business need./liliRequires knowledge of various laboratory techniques and procedures./liliRequires working knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and routine maintenance procedures./liliRequires ability to maintain quality control and other records./liliRequires working knowledge of computers./liliRequires knowledge of all laboratory safety regulations and protocols./li/ulpAs Indianas largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:/pulliIncreased pay scale for bedside nurses./lili401(K) retirement savings with employer match/liliTuition reimbursement/liliStudent loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met)./liliEmployee Assistance Program Counseling at no cost to you/liliHealthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!/li/ulpWe are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation./p/div