Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)

IU Health • Portland, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is hiring a qualified Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to join its laboratory team at Jay Hospital. Candidates are considered based on education, certification, experience, and qualifications. The posting identifies the position as full-time and gives conflicting shift information: the overview says day shift, while the schedule says night shift. The location is listed as Jay Memorial.

IU Health laboratories operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, perform more than 19 million tests annually, and provide testing services to IU Health facilities as well as hospitals and physicians across the country. The MLS role performs laboratory tests on patient specimens and provides information used in diagnosing, treating, or preventing disease. The MLT role assists with testing and, under direction, may provide information supporting diagnosis and treatment. Both roles perform work according to standard operating procedures and may assist with procedure development or modification and other responsibilities assigned by management or the laboratory director.

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 related sciences.
• MLS: One year of relevant experience.
• MLS: Certification or eligibility for board certification by 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 a Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) certification from an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks, depending on when coursework was completed.
• MLT: For candidates relying on the associate-degree pathway, certification from NCA, AMT, ASCP, HEW, or CLA is required within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests on patient specimens and provide information for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of diseases (MLS).
• Assist with laboratory testing on patient specimens and, under direction, provide information for diagnosis and treatment (MLT).
• Maintain performance records and use independent judgment to generate acceptable test results within quality-control standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures for all tasks.
• Assist with the development and modification of laboratory procedures.
• Assume additional responsibilities as outlined by management or the laboratory director.
• Instruct students and laboratory and non-laboratory staff on laboratory procedures and techniques (MLS).
• May participate in research and development activities and act as a key resource for staff inside and outside the department (MLS).

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, including counseling at no cost
• Healthy Results team-member wellness program with points that contribute to a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

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