Overview

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

The laboratories of IU Health offer some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana! Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the laboratories perform more than 19 million tests a year. In addition to IU Health, laboratory testing services are provided to hospitals and physicians across the country.

SHIFT:  Full-Time, Days

The Laboratory Technical Specialist will oversee the technical work within the AHC to ensure quality and acceptability of tests results across the regional laboratory sites. Ensures complete accurate laboratory record keeping regarding training, competency, quality control, quality assurance, instrument function checks, maintenance, reagents, validation, and correlation. Writes, reviews, and updates laboratory policies and procedures. Assists with validation and correlations, as needed. Ensures laboratory CAP regulation compliance and inspection readiness by assembling required evidence of compliance for the laboratory. Collects and analyzes data and prepares a variety of special and recurring analyses and reports, as needed. Develops training protocols, and documents, and ensures completion of training of all team members through train the trainer deployment. Works directly with team members to correct compliance concerns. Provides Lab Supervisor(s) information and feedback regarding team member performance on compliance issues. Attends system committee meetings and communicates action items, as needed, to regional lab leaders and team members. Works with other technical specialists to create regional and system solutions. Manages regional and system projects related to the technical and regulatory compliance functions within the laboratory. Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate publications and communication/interaction with subject matter experts.

• Bachelor's in medical technology, chemical, physical or biological science is required.
• Requires Qualification as CLIA Technical Consultant (TC) and Technical Supervisor (TS).
• Minimum 4 years experience in high complexity laboratory testing is required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in moderate complexity testing is required.
• Requires appropriate certification by ASCP, AMT, NCA or equivalent certification.
• Requires travel to locations within region on a regular basis. Travel to other regions, as needed.
• Requires extensive knowledge about computers and use of various software programs.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of standard operating procedures and testing techniques.
• Requires ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Requires knowledge of state and federal regulations.

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).

• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you

• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

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.