Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)-Fort Wayne

IU Health • Roanoke, IN

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is hiring qualified Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) or Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLSs) for generalist roles at Fort Wayne Hospital. Candidates are considered based on education, certification, experience, and qualifications. The positions are full-time and include day, evening, and night schedules. Employees work every other weekend and rotate holidays. Training takes place on day and evening shifts and may require travel to IU Ball and Jay locations.

IU Health laboratories provide comprehensive laboratory services, operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and perform more than 19 million tests annually. The role involves laboratory testing of patient specimens to provide information used in diagnosing, treating, or preventing disease. The MLS role generates test results independently within quality-control standards, maintains performance records, may participate in research and development, may serve as a resource for staff, and instructs students and staff. The MLT role assists with testing and, under direction, may provide information supporting diagnosis and treatment. MLTs help maintain performance records and assist with procedure development and modification. Both roles follow standard operating procedures and may take on additional responsibilities assigned by management or the laboratory director.

MLS candidates need a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science, one year of relevant experience, and certification or eligibility for board certification through ASCP, AMT, NCA, or an equivalent organization. Certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment. MLT candidates need a bachelor’s degree in a related science, an associate degree in an approved Medical Laboratory Technician program, or qualifying military laboratory training/certification. Associate-degree candidates must obtain an accepted certification within 12 months of employment. Failure to meet the applicable certification requirement may result in reassignment/downgrade or loss of employment, depending on business need.

Requirements

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of specialized testing equipment and routine maintenance procedures.
• Ability to maintain quality control and other laboratory records.
• Ability to use computer systems to enter, retrieve, and manage laboratory data and test results.
• Knowledge of and adherence to laboratory safety regulations, policies, and protocols.
• MLS: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a related science.
• MLS: One year of relevant experience.
• MLS: Certification or eligibility for board certification through ASCP, AMT, NCA, or equivalent; certification must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• MLS: Analytical skills to make quantitative and qualitative observations.
• MLS: Ability to work independently and handle constant interruptions and concurrent tasks.
• MLT: Bachelor’s degree in a related science, or an associate degree in an approved Medical Laboratory Technician program, or qualifying certification from an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks’ duration, depending on when coursework was completed.
• MLT candidates with an associate degree must obtain certification through NCA, AMT, ASCP, HEW, or CLA within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform or assist with laboratory testing on patient specimens to provide information for diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease.
• Maintain laboratory performance records and generate acceptable test results in accordance with quality-control standards.
• Perform work according to standard operating procedures.
• Assist with or participate in the development and modification of laboratory procedures.
• Instruct students and laboratory or non-laboratory staff on laboratory procedures and techniques, as applicable to the MLS role.
• Serve as a key resource for staff inside and outside the department, as applicable to the MLS role.
• Assume additional responsibilities as outlined by management or the laboratory director.
• Maintain quality control and other laboratory records.
• Use computer systems to enter, retrieve, and manage laboratory data and test results.
• Follow laboratory safety regulations, policies, and protocols.
• Complete training on day and evening shifts; travel to IU Ball and Jay locations may be required for training.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness through a government program for qualifying participants
• Employee Assistance Program offering counseling at no cost
• Team-member wellness programs with points that contribute to a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree