Medical Lab Tech II

Monroe Hospital; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Monroe Hospital in Bloomington, IN is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform waived, highly and moderately complex testing under CLIA guidelines. This role involves work across Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology and Immunology with emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting.

ASCP certification is preferred; an Associate’s degree in a relevant science and at least 3 years of hospital laboratory experience are required.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• Associates Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or completion of coursework in a program for MLT.
• 3 years of hospital laboratory work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to laboratory procedures for collection, processing, analysis and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow established quality control policies and document corrective actions.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance and notify supervisor when needed.
• Perform waived or highly and moderately complex procedures across Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology and Immunology.
• Maintain instruments and equipment according to schedule (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Review accuracy of patient results prior to release/reporting.
• Recognize age-specific differences in expected results from newborns to geriatrics.
• Ensure proficiency testing samples are tested consistently with patient samples.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture across age groups when required.
• Assist in development and maintenance of laboratory policies and procedures.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness and HR policies.
• In the absence of a supervisor, may be Lead Tech on shift.

Education

Associates Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or completion of coursework in a program for MLT

Job description

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount

$10,000

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

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) can perform waived, highly and moderately complex testing, as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489). Must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities

Each individual performing the above procedures must:

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 waived or highly and moderately complex laboratory procedures using both manual and automated methods in, Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology and Immunology,
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. other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification, or equivalent, preferred.
• Associates Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or completion of coursework in a program for MLT.
• 3 years of hospital laboratory work experience required.

Employment Status

Full Time

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