Medical Laboratory Scientist

We are seeking a highly skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team at Kettering Health. As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will be responsible for performing laboratory testing and quality control that requires independent judgment and responsibility.

• Perform accurate testing, recognizing abnormal or unusual results.
• Report timely results accurately, in writing, verbally, by fax or computer.
• Notify appropriate persons as necessary.
• Perform and record instrument checks, and quality control.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Identify QC issues and initiate proper corrective action.
• Follow instruction for analyzer operation and reagent preparation.
• Document and notify lab leadership appropriately.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of computer functions and departmental policies and procedures.
• Actively engage in laboratory communications and staff meetings.
• Properly prepare samples for testing, including proper labeling, specimen preservation and transport and safe handling techniques.
• Demonstrate and understand the appropriate handling and reporting of proficiency samples.
• Notify appropriate care giver by telephone of critical results and corrected results and document notification in accordance to policy.
• Organize and set priorities in order to complete work assignments in a timely manner.
• Able to multitask.
• Teach procedures for which he/she is deemed competent and evaluates trainees using established forms or examinations.
• Understand and apply theory of disease process to testing and test results.
• Understand and is able to perform accuracy, precision, and correlation studies for new and/or existing assays.

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program or BS/BA program in related science that meets requirements for certification.
• MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) required or (ASCP) categorical certification and a BS or BA in related science.
• OR An associate degree from an accredited college/university in Medical Laboratory Science or a related science including 60 semester hours of academic credit including 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology or graduation from a military medical laboratory specialist program.
• MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) Required.
• OR All students who will have completed a NAACLS accredited program within 6 months and would be eligible for national board exam would be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and ability to perform testing with accuracy appropriate to the sections in which they work.
• Knowledge of standardization and quality control theory and ability to troubleshoot without preset criteria.
• Understanding of safety regulations, regulatory requirements, and statistical methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, hospital personnel and physicians.

About Kettering Health:

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life.

Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Preble, formerly known as Preble County Medical Center, is located conveniently off Interstate 70 and State Routes 127 and 35.

24/7 full-service emergency center

Convenient parking.

Short wait times.

Department Overview

The Medical Technologist (MT)/Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) is responsible for the performance of laboratory testing and quality control that require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility.

The MT/MLS understands the underlying scientific principles of laboratory testing as well as the technical, procedural, and problem-solving aspects.

The technologist has a general comprehension of the many factors that affect health and disease, and recognizes the importance of proper test selection, the numerous causes of discrepant test results (patient and laboratory), deviations of test results and ethics.

Under Medical Director supervision, performs a full range of chemical, microbiologic, immunologic, hematologic and immunohematologic laboratory procedures which he/she has been deemed competent to perform.

May review work of MLTs, clinical lab assistants and students.

Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing as defined by CLIA.

Authorized to perform procedures in all areas trained as documented in the employee records.

Performs other duties as assigned.