Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

401K retirement savings with employer

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy Results wellness program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support patient care in the M-Pathology Lab in Indianapolis. The role involves performing laboratory testing on specimens, maintaining quality records, and assisting with procedure development under supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a related science degree and the appropriate certification within 12 months of employment. Experience with Sysmex and Cobas analyzers is a plus, and phantom phlebotomy is beneficial for the team.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in a related science; certification not required
• Associate degree in an approved Medical Laboratory Technician program with certification within 12 months of employment
• Associate degree holders must obtain certification (NCA, AMT, ASCP, HEW or CLA) within 12 months of employment
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures
• Working knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and routine maintenance
• Ability to maintain quality control and other records
• Working knowledge of computers and laboratory safety regulations

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory testing on patient specimens.
• Provide information for diagnosis and treatment under direction.
• Maintain records of performance and generate acceptable test results.
• Operate hematology/oncology analyzers (Sysmex) and chemistry analyzers (Cobas).

Skills

Laboratory testing

Troubleshooting

Phlebotomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related science

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Program

Medical Laboratory Specialist certification (military program)

Tools

Sysmex hematology analyzer

Cobas chemistry analyzer

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

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: Full-time, days

LOCATION: IUHMG M-Pathology Lab (Indianapolis, IN)

The Medical Laboratory Technician 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. Processing specimens, be proficient at hematology/oncology differentials, run hematology (Sysmex) and chemistry (Cobas) analyzers, works as a single tech with minimal support, good at troubleshooting and phlebotomy is a plus.

• 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!

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.