Medical Laboratory Technician

Indiana University Health System; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness incentive program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s premier health system with 16 hospitals and 34,000 team members. The Medical Laboratory Technician position at Ball Memorial Hospital supports 24/7 lab operations, performing tests and assisting with diagnosis while maintaining strict quality records.

The role requires degrees in related sciences or an approved MLT program, with certification timing considerations and ongoing adherence to safety and SOP standards. Nights shift offered.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in a related science (Certification not required).
• Associate degree in an approved MLT program or MIL cert (50 weeks or more).
• Certification within 12 months if associate degree (NCA, AMT, ASCP, HEW, CLA).
• Knowledge of lab techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory testing on patient specimens.
• Provide information for diagnosis and treatment.
• Maintain performance records and generate acceptable test results.
• Follow standard operating procedures and modify procedures as needed.
• Take on responsibilities as outlined by management or lab director.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in related science

Lab tests knowledge

Record keeping

Computers proficiency

Safety regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related science

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician program

Medical Laboratory Specialist certification (military program)

Job description

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.

SHIFT: Full Time- Nights

LOCATION: Ball Memorial Hospital

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.

The Medical Laboratory Technician at the LAB assists with laboratory testing on patient specimens. Under direction, may provide information for the diagnosis and treatment. Helps to maintain records of performance and utilizes independent judgment to generate acceptable test results. Performs all tasks according to standard operating procedures. Assists with development and modification of procedures and assumes additional responsibilities as outlined by management or the laboratory director.

• Requires Bachelor's degree in a related science (Certification is not required); Associate Degree in an approved Medical Laboratory Technician Program or a Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) certification from an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration, dependent on when coursework was completed.
• Associate degree requires certification (NCA, AMT, ASCP, HEW, and CLA) within 12 months of employment. Failure to achieve would result in downgrade to Lab Assistant II position until certification is achieved or loss of employment, dependent on business need.
• Requires knowledge of various laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Requires working knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and routine maintenance procedures.
• Requires ability to maintain quality control and other records.
• Requires working knowledge of computers.
• 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!