Clinical Lab Tech — Precision Testing & Patient Care

US Oncology Network-wide Career Opportunities; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

M/D/V

Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid Holidays

Bonus Programs

Job summary

Northwest Cancer Centers in Northwest Indiana seeks an entry-level Medical Laboratory Technician to perform specimen analysis, phlebotomy, and quality control. You will assist with testing across Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology and maintain accurate records in a busy clinical lab.

You will operate and calibrate equipment, participate in proficiency testing, prepare slides, and ensure compliance with OSHA and safety standards while supporting patient care and specimen flow.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in medical technology or laboratory science.
• Current state license if required; AMT/ASCP or equivalent certification preferred but not required.
• Entry level with 0–3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with phlebotomy and specimen collection as ordered, with ABN pre-authorization when needed.
• Assists with special procedures (bone marrows in the room).
• Follows procedures for specimen handling, testing analyses, reporting, and records.
• Maintains and operates laboratory equipment; performs instrument maintenance regularly.
• Participates in proficiency testing by analyzing samples and reporting results annually.
• Prepares peripheral blood smear and performs WBC differential.
• Performs microscopic examination of urinary sediment.
• Records results and processes send-out testing; maintains documentation.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Specimen collection

WBC differential

Education

Associates degree in medical technology or laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory instruments

BC/Reference labs processing

Job description

Northwest Cancer Centers in Northwest Indiana seeks an entry-level Medical Laboratory Technician to perform specimen analysis, phlebotomy, and quality control. You will assist with testing across Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology and maintain accurate records in a busy clinical lab.

You will operate and calibrate equipment, participate in proficiency testing, prepare slides, and ensure compliance with OSHA and safety standards while supporting patient care and specimen flow.