Medical Technologist

Job Summary

The primary role of this position is to record, test and result data on research samples from subjects for multiple clinical studies that the research group are involved with. This position is a great opportunity for a dynamic individual who is looking to interact with co-workers on multiple research projects in a fast-paced environment. This role might be right for you if have experience doing Clinical Lab testing on multiple platforms in Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology or Molecular and are eager to expand your knowledge of research and have impeccable interpersonal and organizational skills.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Reports to the Clinical Operations Manager and assists in carrying out multiple clinical studies concurrently as well as laboratory testing on multiple platforms.
• Assists the Clinical Research group to initiate, conduct, complete, and record clinical studies/trails.
• Participates in the initiation; sample collection and data collection, shipment preparation, completion, and reporting of routine to moderately complex clinical studies in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Identifies, collects, and de-identifies, enrolls, aliquot and process samples for clinical research studies. Samples may include blood, sputum, stool, urine, throat swabs, wound swabs, urogenital and body fluids.
• Completes informed consent of patients.
• Inputs study specific data entry into industry Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems.
• Documents and accounts for all incoming samples and materials.
• Transports materials and samples to and from both IU Research sites as well as collection sites.
• Ensures proper communication and compliance with internal and external parties.

General Responsibilities

• Provides training and guidance to technicians.
• Performs exams using proper equipment as ordered by providers.
• Checks to be sure all reports are filed promptly and sent to ordering providers for review.
• Makes sure charges are entered correctly by checking order list or by entering data into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for outside providers, so patients will be billed properly.
• Sends test results to qualified provider for analysis.
• Monitors equipment and performs regular maintenance and inspections as needed.
• Ensures equipment is repaired and is in good working order.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school associated with technician specialty.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of experience in technician specialty.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Technician related specialty may require associated state technical certification upon date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.