Medical Laboratory Technician - Float Pool

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT Float) to support our hospitals in Bloomington, Bedford, Morgan, and Paoli. This full-time role involves testing patient specimens, maintaining records, and ensuring quality control in a dynamic laboratory environment. We offer comprehensive benefits, including 401(K) match, tuition reimbursement, and a wellness program that rewards participation.

Benefits

401(K) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness participation incentives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree required.
• Certification within 12 months of employment for Associate degree holders.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory testing on patient specimens.
• Maintain quality control and laboratory records.
• Utilize independent judgment to generate acceptable test results.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Computer literacy

Laboratory safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related science

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Program

Job description

Overview

Organization Description

As an employee of Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, we are excited to support 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. Your personal and professional growth is our top priority.

Employer Description

IU Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

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.

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.

MLT Float, Full-Time position to cover,IU Health Bedford, Bloomington, Morgan, and Paoli Hospitals.Rotating Weekends and Holidays.

• Mileage Reimbursement
• Shift Hours –
  • Days: 5:00 am – 5:30 pm
  • Nights: 4:30 pm – 5:00 am
  • Nights: 5:00 pm – 6:00 am

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:

• 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!