Medical Laboratory Scientist- Evening

Indiana University Health System • Roanoke, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist for its Fort Wayne Hospital laboratory. The laboratories provide comprehensive testing services, operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and perform more than 19 million tests annually. This role performs laboratory testing on patient specimens and provides information used to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease. The scientist maintains performance records and uses independent judgment to produce acceptable test results within quality-control standards. The role may include research and development, serving as a resource for staff, instructing students and staff, helping develop or modify procedures, and taking on additional responsibilities assigned by management or the laboratory director. All work is performed according to standard operating procedures.

The position is full-time on the evening shift, Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. Training will take place on day and evening shifts and may require travel to IU Ball and Jay locations. The position is based at Fort Wayne Hospital as a generalist. The stated start date is January 4th.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or related sciences.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Certification or eligibility for board certification through ASCP, AMT, NCA, ACHI, or an equivalent certification; certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• 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 generate acceptable test results within quality-control standards.
• Perform tasks according to standard operating procedures.
• May participate in research and development activities.
• May serve as a key resource for staff inside and outside the department.
• Instruct students, laboratory staff, and non-laboratory staff on laboratory procedures and techniques.
• May help develop and 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
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost
• Healthy Results wellness program, offering points that contribute to a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

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