Medical Laboratory Technologist

Community Health Network; Forest Hills (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Medical Lab Technologist to join their team in Forest Hills, Indiana. The role involves performing diagnostic tests related to medical disorders, analyzing and reporting test results. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in medical technology or a related field, as well as relevant certifications. The position emphasizes quality control and proper documentation in compliance with healthcare standards, ensuring exceptional care is delivered in the community.

Qualifications

• 4-year/bachelor's degree in medical technology or laboratory science.
• MLS or MT certification by a nationally accredited organization is required.
• Certification as a Molecular Biology Technologist MB/ASCP or MDxT/AAB is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic tests and analyze results.
• Conduct advanced laboratory procedures in specific sections.
• Document test results and maintain quality control.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Knowledge of Hospital Order Entry system

Use of LIS for order entry

Documentation procedures

Quality Control functions

Education

4-year degree in medical technology or laboratory science

Job description

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1515 N. Madison Ave.
Anderson, IN 46011
United States

Shift: Night Job

Join our Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state‑of‑the‑art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

As part of our Laboratory team, the Medical Lab Technologist will perform work related to the diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders, evaluating patient recovery through preparing specimens, running/performing tests, analyzing, reporting, and recording test results. Performs a variety of microscopic, bacteriologic and/or chemical diagnostic laboratory tests, conducts advanced procedures specific to a particular laboratory section (Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology). Your experience and the professional level of knowledge in Medical Technology that is needed to acquire expertise in the operation of equipment and the performance of clinical diagnostic testing procedures. With your dedication to care and expertise, you will become a valued member of the laboratory team.

Your exceptional qualifications

• 4‑year/bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution, with at least 16 semester hours in biology (including a semester in microbiology) and 16 semester hours in chemistry (including a semester in organic or biochemistry).
• Accreditation: MLS or MT certification by a nationally accredited organization such as ASCP (required).

License/Certification Requirements

• Certification as a Molecular Biology Technologist MB/ASCP or MDxT/AAB (required).
• Preferred: MT‑ASCP, MT‑AAB, MT/AMT or equivalent in area of specialty, or MLS (ASCP).

Your exceptional skills

• Laboratory testing: perform high‑complexity level testing in designated laboratory departments (Blood Bank, Hematology, Microbiology) in compliance with CLIA and CAP.
• Knowledge of Hospital Order Entry system for physician requests.
• Use of LIS for order entry, result entry, distribution, inquiry, correction, and updating.
• Perform moderate to high‑complexity level testing in specialty sections under appropriate supervision.
• Documentation: record all tests, enforce delta checks, panic values, repeat testing, comment on variant results, and notify appropriate personnel. Expedite STAT reporting.
• Quality Control: complete QC functions, document, maintain corrective action logs, and inform personnel of potential problems or corrective action.
• Experience: 3–6 months of experience in Medical Technology to acquire professional knowledge and equipment operation skills.

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We pride ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.