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MED LAB TECH-UHR LAB
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What they do
A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.
$51,062 / year median in Indiana
+8% projected growth
Job Description
MED LAB TECH-UHR LAB
Union HospitalUNION HEALTH REGIONAL HOSPITAL TERRE HAUTE , IN
Technicians, Technologists and Other ClinicalFULLTIME , NIGHT , 6P-6A
Req # 30224 You belong at Union! Why Union? Union Health is an award-winning integrated health system and the Wabash Valley's largest employer. Union Health is an independent and not-for-profit health system. Union Health consists of Union Hospital, Union Hospital Regional, Union Hospital Clinton, and Union Medical Group. Union Health offers a full spectrum of healthcare career opportunities across the continuum of care. The organizations that make up Union Health have a long tradition of serving the health care needs of West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois residents, stretching back more than 125 years. Our Information Technology team plays a key role in delivering high-performing, reliable, and secure systems that enable excellent patient care across Union Health. The Medical Lab Technician (MLT) is a key role in providing the highest quality of patient care. You would ensure accurate laboratory testing, proper specimen handling, quality control compliance, and timely reporting of results to support clinical decision-making. This role reports to the Laboratory Manger. Essential & valuable skills gained (in this unit or in this department):- Performance of waived and moderate complexity laboratory testing
- Specimen collection, processing, and preparation for in-house and reference laboratory testing
- Use of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) for documentation, reporting, and result transmission (Unit / Dept.) Successes and Designation
- Provides comprehensive laboratory testing services supporting inpatient and outpatient care
- Maintains compliance with
CLIA 1988
standards and laboratory best practices- Plays a critical role in diagnostic accuracy and patient safety across the organization (Unit / Dept.) Training & Onboarding Culture
- Structured onboarding with hands-on training and supervision
- Ongoing competency assessments and continuing education opportunities
- Supportive team environment focused on professional growth and skill development
- Emphasis on quality, safety, and collaboration
Essential Job Duties:
- Perform and report waived and moderate complexity laboratory tests using automated, semi-automated, and manual systems
- Prepare specimens for in-house testing and referral to reference laboratories, including verification, labeling, centrifugation, storage, and transport
- Perform and document Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) activities per laboratory policies
- Prepare, calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
- Assist with maintaining adequate laboratory supplies to ensure uninterrupted testing
- Collect blood and other patient specimens
- Enter patient demographics, specimen information, and test results into the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
- Generate, transmit, and deliver laboratory reports as directed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Associate degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution or
- High school graduate or equivalent with completion of an official military medical laboratory training program (minimum 50 weeks) and appropriate military laboratory specialty
- Must meet
CLIA 1988
requirements for personnel performing moderately complex testing Licenses /Certifications:
- ASCP, AMT, or NCA certification or certification eligibility preferred In addition to competitive pay, Union co-workers enjoy : Part-time and Full-time schedules Comprehensive Benefits Paid Time Off starting day one.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings