Medical Laboratory Scientist- Night Shift

Indiana University Health System • Roanoke, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist generalist for its Fort Wayne Hospital laboratory. IU Health’s laboratories operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, perform more than 19 million tests annually, and provide testing services to IU Health and hospitals and physicians across the country.

The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs laboratory tests on patient specimens and provides information used to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease. The role maintains performance records, uses independent judgment to generate test results within quality-control standards, and performs work according to standard operating procedures. The scientist may participate in research and development, serve as a resource for staff, instruct students and laboratory and non-laboratory staff, and help develop or modify procedures. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by management or the laboratory director.

The position is full-time, working nights Monday through Friday from 9:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend and a holiday rotation. Training will take place on day and evening shifts and may require travel to IU Ball and Jay locations. The listed start date is January 4th; no year is specified.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related sciences.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Certification or eligibility for board certification by ASCP, AMT, NCA, ACHI, or an equivalent certification. Certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment; failure to achieve it may result in downgrade to Technician-Medical Laboratory until certification is achieved or loss of employment, depending on business need.
• Knowledge of complex and lengthy laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of specialized testing equipment and routine maintenance procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality-control and other records.
• Ability to use a computer to enter and retrieve test results.
• Analytical skills to make quantitative and qualitative observations.
• Ability to work independently, handle constant interruptions, and manage concurrent tasks.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety regulations and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests on patient specimens and provide information for diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease.
• Maintain performance records and use independent judgment to produce acceptable test results within quality-control standards.
• Perform all tasks according to standard operating procedures.
• May participate in research and development activities.
• May act as a key resource for staff inside and outside the department.
• Instruct students and laboratory and non-laboratory staff on laboratory procedures and techniques.
• May develop or modify procedures.
• Assume additional responsibilities as outlined by management or the laboratory director.

Benefits

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness through a government program for qualifying participants who meet applicable time and qualification requirements
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost
• Healthy Results team-member wellness programs, with participation points contributing toward a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level