IU Health

Technologist-Medical I

Posted on: 18 Jan 2021

Indianapolis, IN

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

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.

Requires 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 (Laboratory Technician) certification from an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks duration, dependent 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, dependent on business need.Requires knowledge of various laboratory techniques and procedures.
Requires working knowledge of laboratory testing equipment and routine maintenance procedures.
Requires ability to maintain quality control and other records.
Requires working knowledge of computers.
Requires knowledge of all laboratory safety regulations and protocols.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

IU Health

Indianapolis, IN

Indiana University Health is the largest network of physicians in the state of Indiana.

A unique partnership with Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools, gives patients access to leading-edge medicine and treatment options that are available first, and often only, at IU Health.

At IU Health you’ll receive the best care available, personalized for your specific needs. We believe in treating the whole person – not just the symptom – and ensuring that our approach is right for you and your lifestyle.

Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with dozens of facilities statewide, IU Health is a regional leader in providing the right healthcare when and where you need it. Learn more about who we are, the care we provide and how we achieve our mission.

Specialty Care

IU Health offers a full range of specialty services for children and adults, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplant services.

Primary Care

Access a broad network of board-certified family medicine physicians, internal medicine physicians and pediatricians throughout the state.

Expert Physicians

IU Health Physicians include more than 1,500 board-certified or board-eligible physicians, more than 200 locations statewide including more than 250 advanced practice providers.

Breakthrough Research

As an academic health center, IU Health works in partnership with IU School of Medicine to train physicians, blending breakthrough research and high-quality patient care.

Community Outreach

Each year, IU Health invests over $500 million in community benefit measures that serve more than one million Indiana residents.

Our Mission

We are guided by our mission to improve the health of our patients and community through innovation, and excellence in care, education, research and service.