Medical Laboratory Technician
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. The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, performing more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.
About the role
The Medical Laboratory Technician assists with laboratory testing on patient specimens. Under direction, may provide information for the diagnosis and treatment, helps 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.
Schedule
- Full-Time Nights, 9 pm–7:30 am
- 4-10 hour shifts
- Alternating weekends and holidays
Location
White Memorial Hospital, Monticello, IN
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related science (certification is not required); or
- Associate Degree in an approved Medical Laboratory Technician Program; or
- 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 certification may result in a downgrade to Lab Assistant II position or loss of employment, dependent on business need.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of various laboratory techniques and procedures
- Working knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and routine maintenance procedures
- Ability to maintain quality control and other records
- Working knowledge of computers
- Knowledge of all laboratory safety regulations and protocols
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus for full-time roles
- 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
- Healthy Results – Participation in team member wellness programs awards points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck