Medical Laboratory Scientist

7 days ago


Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Kettering Health Full time
Incentives

We offer a competitive sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for eligible MLS/MT applicants and up to $7,500 for eligible MLT applicants.

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving southwest Ohio with 13 medical centers and over 120 outpatient facilities. Our mission is to provide high-quality care for every stage of life, and we're committed to transforming the healthcare experience.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Hamilton is a full-service community hospital licensed for 203 beds, serving patients from Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown, and surrounding communities.

Department Overview

The laboratory technician plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of laboratory tests. They must have a working comprehension of technical and procedural aspects, maintain awareness of regulatory requirements, and comply with safety regulations and ethical standards.

Responsibilities & Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

  • 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 instructions 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.
  • Demonstrate and understand the appropriate handling and reporting of proficiency samples.
  • Notify appropriate caregivers by telephone of critical results and corrected results and document notification in accordance with policy.
  • Organize and set priorities to complete work assignments in a timely manner.
  • Able to multitask.
  • Teach procedures for which they are deemed competent and evaluate trainees using established forms or examinations.
  • Understand and apply theory of disease process to testing and test results.
  • Understand and perform accuracy, precision, and correlation studies for new and/or existing assays.
  • Provide assistance in areas such as work schedules, student and staff training, supply inventory, purchasing, performance improvement, and compliance plan.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain annual competency prior to deadlines, required to perform lab testing.

Job Qualifications:

  • 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

ASCP Certification preferred.

MT/MLS or MLT considered for position; Shifts flexible at 8 or 10 hours, based on department need; weekends and holidays are included in rotation.



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