CLS II

Monroe Hospital; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 5,510,000; Part time

Job summary

Monroe Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana, is seeking a Per Diem Medical Laboratory Technician to join its award-winning team. You will perform waived, moderate, or high-complexity testing under CLIA guidelines, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety and quality policies.

The role involves manual and automated testing across disciplines, instrument maintenance, and potential venipuncture. ASCP certification and a state license where required are preferred; hospital experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology.
• Current and valid state license if required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to procedures for collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient results.
• Follow established quality control policies and document corrective actions.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and notify supervisor or director.
• Perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures across disciplines (Hematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.).
• Perform and document maintenance on instruments and equipment as needed.
• Review the accuracy of patient results prior to release.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on patients of various ages.
• Assist in development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and emergency preparedness policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual & automated methods

Quality control

Proactive communication

Education

ASCP certification or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or Medical Laboratory Technology

Current valid State License (where required)

Job description

Overview

At Monroe Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, Monroe Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Monroe Hospital is a 32-bed community hospital located in beautiful Bloomington, Indiana. Monroe Hospital is committed to providing superior healthcare, ever mindful of each patient's individuality and unique needs. Monroe Hospital has been recognized by Healthgrades as a Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient, a distinction that places Monroe Hospital among the top 10% of all short-term acute care hospitals. For more information, please visit www.monroehospital.com.

Responsibilities

Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individuals education, training or experience and technical abilities. Each individual performing the above procedures must:

1. adhere to the laboratorys procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
2. follow the laboratorys established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratorys established performance specifications.
3. be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director,
4. perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures requiring independent judgment using both manual and automated methods in Hematology, Blood Bank, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, Immunology, and any other discipline as introduced into the laboratory,
5. perform and document maintenance; daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate,
6. review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting,
7. recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics,
8. ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies,
9. may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics,
10. assist in the development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures,
11. adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources,
12. in the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead Tech, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift,
13. may be assigned responsibilities related to LIS and/or POC.
14. other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• ASCP certification, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological health science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1423).
• Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf