MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (MT) / MEDICAL LAB TECH (MLT)

Johnson Memorial; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

Johnson Memorial Health in Franklin, IN is seeking a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join the hospital laboratory. The position involves performing routine and complex tasks across sections, maintaining equipment, and delivering accurate information to customers.

The MT path requires a Bachelor's in medical technology or related sciences and a training program; certification is preferred. The MLT path requires an Associate’s degree with certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences from an accredited college or university is required; completion of a training program in an approved school of medical technology or equivalent experience is highly preferred; Certification as a Medical Technologist (or equivalent) preferred.
• Associate’s degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician required; One year of experience preferred; Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (or equivalent) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex tasks in one section of the laboratory, including moderate to high complexity.
• Performs routine and complex tasks in additional sections of the laboratory.
• Maintains equipment, including preventative maintenance and manuals.
• Participates in Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance activities.
• Independently performs quality control procedures, documents results and investigates abnormal results with supervisory notification.
• Evaluates current practice and suggests improvements; assists in equipment evaluation and inventory control.
• Provides technical guidance for customers regarding laboratory procedures and operations.
• Attends meetings and participates in professional activities to maintain expertise.
• Complies with laws, regulations, standards and hospital policies including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related sciences

Associate’s degree as Medical Laboratory Technician

Job description

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MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (MT) / MEDICAL LAB TECH (MLT)

Franklin, IN, US

$5,000.00 Bonus Available *

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine and complex assigned tasks in one section of the laboratory, including tasks of moderate to high complexity.
• Performs routine and complex assigned tasks in additional sections of the laboratory, including tasks of moderate to high complexity.
• Provides appropriate services to meet the needs of the department’s customers as requested including but not limited to the provision of accurate and timely information.
• Maintains equipment, including scheduled, preventative and diagnostic maintenance as outlined in laboratory procedure and manufacturer user manuals.
• Participates in Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance activities as determined by the hospital including hospital operations improvement.
• Independently performs quality control procedures, documents results, and investigates and resolves abnormal results, with appropriate supervisory notification of activity.
• Evaluates current practice and make appropriate suggestions to improve productivity and enhance expense reduction to the Section Head; assists in the evaluation of new equipment; monitors the purchasing of laboratory supplies and inventory control.
• Provides technical guidance for customers as it relates to laboratory procedures and operations.
• Attends meetings inside and outside of the hospital as designated. Participates in professional activities and continuing education to maintain professional expertise.
• Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Hospital.
• Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and hospital policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.
• Performs additional duties as required which relate to the function of the hospital.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

MT: Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or in one of the chemical, physical or biological sciences from an accredited college or university is required. In addition, completion of a training program in an approved school of medical technology or equivalent applicable experience is highly preferred. Certification as a Medical Technologist (or equivalent) preferred.

MLT: Associate’s degree as a Medical Laboratory Technician required. One year of experience preferred. Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (or equivalent) required.

(Check one)

• Requires experience in Chemistry Laboratory
• Requires experience in Hematology Urinalysis Coag Laboratory
• Requires experience in Microbiology Laboratory
• Requires experience in Serology Laboratory
• Requires experience in Blood Bank Laboratory

* Bonus is intended for external candidates and requires a 24-month commitment.

Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SCHEDULE:

Current schedule is night shift, Sunday - Wednesday, 6p-430a. These hours can be adjusted slightly if needed. 80 hours per bi-weekly pay period.