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

IU Health • Portland, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) for its laboratory at Jay Hospital. Candidates are considered based on education, certification, experience, and qualifications. The role supports laboratory services that operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week and perform testing for IU Health and other hospitals and physicians.

The MLS performs tests on patient specimens to provide information for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disease. The MLS maintains performance records, uses independent judgment to produce results within quality-control standards, and may participate in research and development. The role may serve as a resource for department and external staff, instruct students and staff in laboratory procedures, and contribute to procedure development or modification. Work is performed according to standard operating procedures, with additional responsibilities as assigned by management or the laboratory director.

The MLT assists with testing patient specimens and, under direction, may provide information for diagnosis and treatment. The MLT helps maintain performance records, uses judgment to generate acceptable results, follows standard operating procedures, and assists with procedure development or modification. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by management or the laboratory director.

The posting lists the location as Jay Memorial. It contains conflicting shift information: the introduction says day shift, while the shift schedule says full-time night shift.

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 for quantitative and qualitative observations.
• MLS: Ability to work independently and handle constant interruptions and concurrent tasks.
• MLT: Bachelor's degree in a related science; alternatively, 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, dependent on when coursework was completed.
• MLT: For the associate-degree route, certification through NCA, AMT, ASCP, HEW, or CLA is required within 12 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests on patient specimens to support diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease (MLS).
• Assist with laboratory testing on patient specimens and, under direction, provide information for diagnosis and treatment (MLT).
• Maintain laboratory performance records and produce acceptable results within quality-control standards.
• Follow standard operating procedures and laboratory safety regulations, policies, and protocols.
• Use specialized testing equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Maintain quality-control and other laboratory records.
• Use computer systems to enter, retrieve, and manage laboratory data and test results.
• Participate in research and development activities when applicable (MLS).
• Serve as a resource for staff inside and outside the department when applicable (MLS).
• Instruct students and laboratory and non-laboratory staff on laboratory procedures and techniques when applicable (MLS).
• Assist with or contribute to development and modification of laboratory 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 program for qualifying participants
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost
• Healthy Results wellness programs with participation points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

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