Medical Laboratory Technician, West Hospital (Full Time, Evening)

IU Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system in Indiana as a Medical Laboratory Technician, where you will play a vital role in patient care by assisting with laboratory testing. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, performing essential tasks that contribute to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans. With a focus on excellence and compassion, you will be part of a team that values meaningful work and strives to improve the health of the community. Enjoy a supportive workplace with opportunities for growth and development, as well as a range of benefits designed to enhance your well-being and career satisfaction.

Benefits

401(K) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program financial incentives

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality control and other records is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory testing on patient specimens.
• Maintain records of performance and generate acceptable test results.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Computer skills

Laboratory safety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related science

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician Program

Tools

Laboratory testing 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.

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: Evening shift. Rotating weekends & holidays.

HOURS: 2p-10:30p

LOCATION: West, Avon, IN

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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!