Medical Lab Tech

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Lawrenceburg (IN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within first 30 days

Paid time off

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness programs

Career advancement

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform diagnostic testing and specimen processing under supervision. You will handle waived to high-complexity testing and report results promptly, contributing to patient care across our community.

The role emphasizes instrument maintenance, quality control, and adherence to safety and CLIA regulations. A relevant degree with MLT or ASCP certification is required, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in a Relevant Science with technician training and MLT eligibility under CLIA regulations.
• ASCP certification is preferred or registry eligible with certification within a year of hire.
• Minimum four months clinical internship as part of approved training program.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderate and high-complexity testing under supervision.
• Performs and documents instrument maintenance and calibration.
• Reports results within required time limits, including STAT and critical values.
• Collects specimens per laboratory policies for timely testing.
• Participates in QA activities and proficiency testing to meet standards.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Specimen processing

Education

Associate’s Degree in a Relevant Science + MLT certification

ASCP Certification

Job description

600 Wilson Creek Rd Lawrenceburg, Indiana

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Job Type:

Regular

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

20

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary:

This position performs medical diagnostic testing and specimen processing in the Clinical Laboratory. The Medical Laboratory Technician performs waived, moderate and highly complex testing under the supervision of a Medical Technologist or General Supervisor and is responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory policies and procedures.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description:

MLS/MT Welcome to Apply

Understand basic principle(s) involved in assigned procedures.

Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens. Understands special handling requirements for test results that meet outlying criteria.

Performs and documents instrument maintenance as scheduled in assigned area(s), performs and documents calibration according to scheduled intervals or receipt of reagents, trouble-shoots instruments as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Reports results within time limits established for procedures, reports results for STAT, critical values and other categories as defined by Laboratory policy, records patient data and other information quickly and accurately to ensure appropriate turnaround time and

effective retrieval

Collects specimens according to laboratory policies and procedures for timely and accurate testing.

Performs and documents/records quality control as specified for eachprocedures meeting established internal and regulatory guidelines.

Participates in Quality Assurance activities to meet quality improvement standards. Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens. Ensures all incidents that do not meet standard operating procedures are documented in the appropriate QA software for follow-up and investigation.

Cleans, organizes and stocks lab work stations so work can be performed in a safe and orderly manner and follows all Safety policies and procedures, i.e. personal protective clothing, face shields, etc.

Enhances professional growth development of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community and students by but not limited to, participation in continuing education and in-service training.

Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals, blood or body fluids, follows all MSDS requirements for any chemical or reagent, disinfects laboratory benches, properly disposes of hazardous waste, reports safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor.

Attends all required Safety training programs, describes his/her responsibilities related to general safety, departmental safety and specific job related hazards.

Participates in required Fire Drills or other safety related processes as determined by the department or organization. Ensures a safe environment by demonstrating knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

Associate’s Degree in a Relevant Science with technician training program in a school accredited/approved by HHS or MLT eligible under Medicare/CLIA regulation(s) and has certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency as a Medical Laboratory Technician

OR

Associate’s degree in a Relevant Science with completion of a technician training program in a school accredited/approved by HHS or MLT eligible under Medicare/CLIA regulation(s) with ASCP Certification

OR

If Registry Eligible – Associate’s Degree and has completed a Medical Laboratory Technician training program in a school accredited/approved by HHS or MLT eligible under Medicare/CLIA regulation(s) and must be certified within a year of eligibility or be certified one year from date of hire.

OR

Be a high school graduate or equivalent who successfully completed an official military medical laboratory course of (50) weeks and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of (Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) with ASCP Certification.

Kind and Length of Experience:

Minimum of four months clinical internship as part of an approved training program.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Ref. Number
JR311819
Job Category
Allied Health
Job Type
Laboratory
Department
Dearborn Laboratory Administration
Shift
2nd Shift
Hours
20 hours