Medical Laboratory Scientist

Indiana University Health; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Increased pay scale

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health operates the state’s most comprehensive laboratory services, including IU Fishers Hospital. The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs tests on patient specimens and supports diagnosis and treatment while maintaining high QC standards.

The role may involve teaching moments for staff and students, with duties aligned to SOPs. Shift is afternoons, PRN with possible extended hours and rare weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related sciences.
• One year of relevant experience required.
• Certification or eligibility for board certification by ASCP; AMT; NCA or equivalent.
• Certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• Knowledge of complex laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of specialized testing equipment and routine maintenance.
• Ability to maintain quality control and records.
• Ability to use computer to enter and retrieve test results.
• Analytical skills to make quantitative and qualitative observations.
• Ability to work independently; handle interruptions and concurrent tasks.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests on patient specimens and provides information for diagnosis, treatment or prevention.
• Maintains records of performance and uses independent judgment to generate acceptable test results within QC standards.
• May participate in research and development activities.
• May act as a key resource for staff inside and outside the department.
• Instructs students, laboratory and non-laboratory staff on procedures and techniques.
• Performs tasks according to standard operating procedures; may modify procedures as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related sciences

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Overview

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state! We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Overview

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state! We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.

Shift: PRN- Afternoons- 3pm-11pm - possible stay over if needed. Weekends possible (once a month)

Location: IU Fishers Hospital

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs laboratory tests on patient specimens and provides information for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of diseases. Maintains records of performance and utilizes independent judgment to generate acceptable test results within quality control standards. May participate in research and development activities. May act as a key resource person for staff inside and outside of the department. Instructs students, laboratory and non-laboratory staff on laboratory procedures and techniques. Performs all tasks according to standard operating procedures. May work on the development and modification of procedures and assumes additional responsibilities as outlined by management or the laboratory director.

• Requires Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related sciences.
• Requires one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Requires certification or eligibility for board certification by ASCP; AMT; NCA or equivalent certification.
• Certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• Failure to achieve would result in downgrade to MT-1 position until certification is achieved or loss of employment, dependent on business need.
• Requires knowledge of various complex and lengthy laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Requires knowledge of specialized testing equipment and routine maintenance procedures.
• Requires ability to maintain quality control and other records.
• Requires ability to use computer to enter and retrieve test results.
• Requires analytical skills to make quantitative and qualitative observations.
• Requires ability to work independently; handle constant interruptions and concurrent tasks.
• Requires knowledge of all laboratory safety regulations and protocols.

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.