CLS II - Clinical Lab

Monroe Hospital; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroe Hospital in Bloomington, Indiana is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician. Responsibilities include adherence to laboratory procedures, maintenance of instruments, and ensuring accuracy of test results.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in health science, ASCP certification preferred, and a minimum of two years’ hospital laboratory experience. This is a full-time position with night shifts, aimed at delivering high-quality healthcare in a community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum two years of hospital laboratory work experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in health science from an accredited institution.
• Current State License if required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to laboratory procedures for test results.
• Perform maintenance and document laboratory instruments.
• Review accuracy of patient results before reporting.
• Assist in developing and maintaining laboratory policies.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Independent judgment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in health science or Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP certification or equivalent

Minimum two years of hospital laboratory experience

Current and Valid State License

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

1. Adhere to the laboratory's procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
2. Follow the laboratory's established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's 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 is performed 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. Adhere 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

Full Time

Shift

Nights

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.