Medical Lab Tech - Evening Shift

Northwest Health La Porte; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Support – Up to$20,000

Educational Tuition Assistance

Competitive Pay & Full Benefits

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Job summary

INDLABPHARM is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and specialized tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate diagnosis and patient care.

This role requires expertise in moderate and high-complexity testing, adherence to QC standards, equipment maintenance, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to provide timely diagnostic information.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate Degree in a lab science or Military Medical Laboratory Procedures training
• Military course completion (50 weeks) and MLT certification may be required or preferred
• 0–2 years of acute clinical lab experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests following established procedures and validates results for accuracy.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots lab equipment; performs preventive maintenance as needed.
• Performs quality control procedures and documents corrective actions for out-of-range results.
• Documents patient test results in LIS and follows critical result reporting procedures.
• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary techniques with proper patient ID and labeling.
• Participates in training of students and new personnel; maintains attendance and adheres to policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

LIS

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks)

State license where applicable

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Medical Lab Tech

Position Type: Full Time - Evening Shift

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching
• Student Loan Support – Up to$20,000 repayment assistance, because we invest in your future.
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance

Job Summary

The Medical Lab Technician is responsible for conducting routine and specialized diagnostic tests on blood, body fluids, and other specimens to support accurate and timely patient diagnosis and care. This role requires expertise in performing moderate and high-complexity tests while adhering to strict quality control standards, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines. The Medical Lab Technician is also tasked with maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide critical diagnostic information.

Essential Functions

• Performs laboratory testing in assigned departments following established procedures for waived, moderate, and high-complexity tests; reviews and validates results for accuracy.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment; performs scheduled preventive maintenance and resolves technical issues in a timely manner.
• Performs and evaluates quality control procedures; initiates and documents corrective actions for out-of-range or invalid results before releasing patient data.
• Accurately documents patient test results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and follows procedures for critical result reporting and specimen integrity.
• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and capillary techniques according to established phlebotomy procedures, ensuring proper patient identification and specimen labeling.
• Recognizes, investigates, and resolves issues related to specimen collection, processing, and testing; escalates concerns when appropriate.
• Participates in the training of students and new personnel by demonstrating procedures, monitoring performance, and providing feedback.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology required or
• Technical School completion of an official military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks minimum) and holding the military occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist required
• 0-2 years of acute clinical laboratory experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory testing principles, quality control practices, and specimen handling.
• Proficiency with laboratory instruments, LIS platforms, and data entry.
• Ability to follow established protocols and regulatory guidelines (e.g., CLIA, CAP, Joint Commission).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety in laboratory practices.

Licenses and Certifications

• MLT-Medical Lab Technician (ASCP) required or
• MLT - Medical Lab Technician issued by AAB or HEW required or
• Certified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)-AMT required
• State license where applicable required

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