Medical Lab Technician

Job Title

Medical Laboratory Technician

Overview Indiana 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.The 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.

Shift and Location

Shift: Part time, rotating Location: North Hospital (Carmel, IN)

Responsibilities

The 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.

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

As Indianas largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer: Increased pay scale for bedside nurses. 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 toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!