Medical Laboratory Scientist

IU Health • Muncie, IN

13h • Onsite

About The Position

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, performing more than 19 million tests a year, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Medical Laboratory Scientist at the LAB performs laboratory tests on patient specimens and provides information for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of diseases. This role maintains records of performance and utilizes independent judgment to generate acceptable test results within quality control standards. The scientist may participate in research and development activities, act as a key resource person for staff inside and outside of the department, and instruct students, laboratory and non-laboratory staff on laboratory procedures and techniques. All tasks are performed according to standard operating procedures, and the scientist may work on the development and modification of procedures and assume additional responsibilities as outlined by management or the laboratory director.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology or related sciences
• One (1) year of relevant experience
• Certification or eligibility for board certification by ASCP; AMT; NCA or equivalent certification
• Certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment
• Knowledge of various 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 computer to enter and retrieve test results
• Analytical skills to make quantitative and qualitative observations
• Ability to work independently; handle constant interruptions and concurrent tasks
• Knowledge of all laboratory safety regulations and protocols

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests on patient specimens
• Provides information for the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of diseases
• Maintains records of performance
• Utilizes independent judgment to generate acceptable test results within quality control standards
• May participate in research and development activities
• May act as a key resource person for staff inside and outside of the department
• Instructs students, laboratory and non-laboratory staff on laboratory procedures and techniques
• Performs all tasks according to standard operating procedures
• May work on the development and modification of procedures
• Assumes additional responsibilities as outlined by management or the laboratory director

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! The more you participate, the more you earn!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees