Medical Laboratory Technician

Overview Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 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 and who aspire to excellence every day. Location & Shift Full Time – Nights Ball Memorial Hospital About the Lab The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, performing more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country. Job Role The Medical Laboratory Technician assists with laboratory testing on patient specimens, under direction may provide information for diagnosis and treatment. This role helps maintain records of performance, utilizes independent judgment to generate acceptable test results, performs 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. Qualifications Requires Bachelor's 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. Associate 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. Requires knowledge of various laboratory techniques and procedures. Requires working knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and routine maintenance procedures. Requires ability to maintain quality control and other records. Requires working knowledge of computers. Requires knowledge of all laboratory safety regulations and protocols. Benefits 401(K) retirement savings with employer match Tuition reimbursement Student 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). Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute towards a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn. Equal Opportunity Employer IU Health is 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr