Medical Lab Tech - Evening Shift

Northwest Health; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with matching

Student loan assistance

Tuition assistance

Competitive pay and full benefits

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Northwest Health in Indiana is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to perform routine and high-complexity diagnostic tests on blood and body fluids, maintain equipment, and ensure quality control and safety.

The role requires adherence to CLIA/CAP guidelines, LIS data entry, and collaboration with healthcare teams to deliver timely diagnostic information.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in laboratory science or equivalent military program.
• Military procedures course (50 weeks) and MLT specialty required.
• 0-2 years acute clinical lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs waived to high-complexity tests following procedures and reviews results for accuracy.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment; performs preventive maintenance.
• Document results in LIS and ensure specimen integrity; report critical results.
• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and labeling per protocols.
• Participates in training of students and new personnel.

Skills

Laboratory testing principles

Quality control

LIS proficiency

Data entry

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Patient safety

Education

Associate degree in clinical laboratory science

Military Medical Laboratory Procedures course (50 weeks)

State license where applicable

Tools

LIS platforms

Job description

Medical Lab Tech

• 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

Position Type: Full Time - Evening Shift

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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