Medical Laboratory Technician - Donor Screening

About the role

The Medical Laboratory Technician at IUHMG M-Pathology Lab assists with laboratory testing on patient specimens. Under direction, they may provide information for the diagnosis and treatment. They help maintain records of performance and utilize independent judgment to generate acceptable test results. They perform all tasks according to standard operating procedures. They assist with the development and modification of procedures and assume additional responsibilities as outlined by management or the laboratory director.

Responsibilities

• Assists with laboratory testing on patient specimens
• Provides information for the diagnosis and treatment under direction
• Maintains records of performance and utilizes independent judgment to generate acceptable test results
• Performs all tasks according to standard operating procedures
• Aids in the development and modification of procedures
• Assumes additional responsibilities as outlined by management or the laboratory director

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

Qualifications

• 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!

Skills

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

• 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!

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.