MED LAB TECH- UHR LAB

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.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
• Career Paths
• Success Sharing
• 403b Retirement Employer Match.
Much More!

Be part of an organization that is dedicated to your work-life balance, career, growth, and development. Union Health, U Matter and U Belong.

How can we help? Call us at 812-238-7827 or email us at recruiting@union.health

Please note that the salary information provided on the career site for this position opening may not necessarily reflect the accurate compensation associated with the role.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.

As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

Location: Union Hospital · UHR LAB(69638
Schedule: FULLTIME, NIGHT, 6pm-6am