Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

Indiana University Health • Indianapolis, IN

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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! We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country. The Medical Laboratory Technician at the LAB assists with laboratory testing on patient specimens. Under direction, may provide information for the diagnosis and treatment. Helps to 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.

Requirements

• 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 certification from an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration, depending 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, depending on business need.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory testing on patient specimens.
• Provide information for diagnosis and treatment under direction.
• Maintain records of performance and generate acceptable test results using independent judgment.
• Perform all tasks according to standard operating procedures.
• Assist with development and modification of procedures.
• Assume 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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees