Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings with company

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician for evening, full-time shifts in the M-Pathology Lab. The role supports testing on patient specimens and helps ensure accurate results under supervision, with an emphasis on hematology and chemistry analyses.

Responsibilities include processing specimens, performing differential counts, operating Sysmex hematology and Cobas chemistry analyzers, maintaining QC records, and assisting with procedure development.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or associate degree in a related science/MLT program.
• Certification as MLT or similar is preferred or via upgrade within a set period.
• Must have knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment maintenance, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and perform testing under supervision.
• Carry out hematology differential counts and chemistry analyses.
• Operate Sysmex and Cobas analyzers; maintain QC records.
• Assist with procedure development and troubleshooting; phlebotomy is a plus.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Data entry

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related science

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Program

Certification (MLT/related)

Tools

Sysmex hematology analyzer

Cobas chemistry analyzer

Laboratory information systems

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.

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, evenings

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!