Medical Technologist I (2nd Shift)

Advances Medical Technology Association • Indianapolis, IN, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3w ago

***$7,500 Sign-on Bonus***

At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations that empower patients and providers and help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. Here, you can join our more than 60,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to make a real impact on people’s lives.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Medical Technologist I to join our Genomics Team in Indianapolis, IN!

Scheduled Shift: Monday-Friday 2pm-10:30pm, Saturday Rotation

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

Essential Functions:

Perform assigned clinical laboratory testing accurately and in a timely manner.
Resolve pendings. Retrieve and check specimens against pending list. Document specimen discrepancies. Notify laboratory management when specimen discrepancies are not resolved.
Prepare workstation and instrumentation for the assigned testing.
Properly handle specimens and independently resolve technical specimen issues in preparation for analysis and specimen storage. Contact internal customers for clarification as needed.
Operate instruments to perform testing in accordance with established written procedures.
Perform routine testing and calculations as required.
Resolve routine and non-routine assay problems.
Ensure the validity of test results through established quality assurance and quality control procedures.
Perform experiments for evaluation of new calibrator and/or QC lots.
Summarize results of investigations and compile data for review by management.
Document quality control results. Interpret quality control results according to established departmental procedures.
Document corrective action for unusual occurrences.
Analyze proficiency testing survey samples as patient specimens.
Receive, open and place in service all reagents/materials according to SOPs.
Prepare and properly label reagent, quality control, calibrator material.
Document implementation of new reagents/materials according to SOPs.
Perform inventory control of supplies and reagents as approved by management.
When data is manually entered, ensure peer review is performed and documented prior to release of results.
Prepare proper documentation of test results and enter into the information system.
Generate an appropriate audit trail for all activities.
Document and communicate any result reporting problems or inconsistencies to laboratory management.
Complete testing within the expected turnaround time to meet customers’ expectations.
Ensure maintenance of instruments and equipment is performed according to manufacturer and SOP requirements.
Calibrate instruments and perform basic troubleshooting.
Notify laboratory management when an instrument or equipment does not meet specifications.
Comply with regulatory guidelines and Covance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.
Maintain complete up-to-date training file and ensure competency testing documentation is provided to management.
Assist in training new employees and follow-up to ensure training is understood.
Attend department, mandatory and other meetings and training as required.
Demonstrate proficiency in applicable computer systems and software.
Adhere to established Safety policies and maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.
Provide laboratory management with a report of activities upon request.
Other duties as assigned.

Education/Qualifications/Certifications and Licenses:

Individual must qualify as testing personnel under the following CLIA 1988 and New York State Department of Health requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science or other life science with completion of at least a 12-month training program in Medical Technology.
Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited college or university and one year training and/or experience in the specialty in which testing is to be performed.
90 semester hours from an accredited institution that include the following:
1. 16 semester hours of biology courses pertinent to the medical sciences.
2. 16 semester hours of chemistry (at least 6 semester hours of Inorganic Chemistry).
3. 3 semester hours of math.
Completed an accredited clinical laboratory training program, or one year documented laboratory training or experience in the specialty that testing is to be performed.
Associate’s degree in medical laboratory technology.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual.

We encourage all to apply.

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