Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Technician

Trident Care; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

Health insurance after 30 days

Sick time

8 paid holidays

Same day pay

Medical insurance allowance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Company paid life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

TridentCare is hiring a full-time MLS/MLT–level laboratory professional in Indianapolis, Indiana, with multiple shifts available. Requires an Associate or Bachelor degree in MLS or related field and preferred MLS/MLT/CLS/MT certification.

Must meet CLIA high complexity requirements and perform standard lab duties with accuracy. The role emphasizes specimen handling, quality control, record-keeping, and collaboration with clinicians.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor degree in MLS, microbiology, chemistry, biology or related field preferred.
• Certification as MLS, MLT, CLS, MT or equivalent by a national recognized accreditation agency preferred.
• Must meet CLIA requirements for testing personnel for High Complexity Testing Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for specimen handling, processing, analysis and reporting.
• Maintain records showing proficiency testing samples tested like patient samples.
• Adhere to quality control policies; document calibrations and maintenance.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting.
• Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from specifications.
• Communicate with nurses and physicians; work well with others.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Stress tolerance

Customer service

Self-motivation

Flexibility

Education

Associate or Bachelor in MLS/related field

MLS/MLT/CLS/MT certification preferred

Job description

FT- 7 Multiple Shifts Available

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

• Associates or Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Medical Laboratory Science, microbiology, chemistry, biology or related field preferred.
• Certification as MLS, MLT, CLS, MT or equivalent by a national recognized accreditation agency such as ASCP, AMT, AAB preferred.
• Must meet CLIA requirements for testing personnel for High Complexity Testing Laboratory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows the clinical laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
• Adheres to the clinical laboratory’s quality control policies, documents all quality control activities instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
• Documents all corrective action taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Performs all routine and new test procedures that are complex and require professional judgment when assigned to a specific area.
• Demonstrates knowledge of theory behind the test performed.
• Recognized departure from the norm on adult and geriatric patients and be able to understand the scientific and theoretical reasons for such deviation.
• Calibrates instruments and assess the accuracy of the equipment; performs equipment preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Check and verify all the test results released by the laboratory. This includes accepting or rejecting results due to delta check inconsistencies, requesting redraw for verification, canceling results due to gross hemolysis, clots or QNS.
• Reviews outgoing reports for technical and clerical errors.
• Able to communicate with nurses and physicians, and ability to work well with others.
• Assist the Lead MLS/MLT in maintaining adequate supplies and inventory levels.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize work duties.
• Recognizes the administrative changes in staffing and scheduling and adapt to these changes.
• Assists in developing and installing quality control standards to ensure accuracy of test results.
• Initiates, suggests and if necessary, implements technical and administrative changes upon approval of the Laboratory Director.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS REQUIRED

• Preferred: 1 yr of clinical laboratory experience
• Have the necessary language reasoning and mathematical skills to follow and implement the laboratory policies and procedures approved by the Laboratory Director.
• Ability to work independently and have good sound analytical judgment to function effectively under stress in certain situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with others on a team.
• Possess the ability to work in a fast paced environment, effectively interacting with physicians, facilities and laboratory personnel.
• Possess speed, consistency and accuracy in tasks to meet the laboratory standards.
• Customer service oriented
• Self starter with a high initiative, a good problem and decision-maker.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environment, performing a variety of changing tasks.
• Commitment to tasks. Displaying a high level of cognitive, interpretive or judgment skills.

Benefits:

TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:

• Two weeks of vacation time
• Health Insurance after 30 days!
• Sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• Same day pay available
• Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(k)