Clinical Lab Scientist (MLT/MLS) – Night Shift

Jefferson Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist (MLT/MLS) to perform and monitor laboratory analyses, ensuring accurate test results for clinical diagnoses. The role emphasizes adherence to procedures, quality control, and collaboration with hospital teams.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, phlebotomy, data entry into LIS, equipment maintenance, and reporting critical values according to policy. Night shift availability may apply.

Qualifications

• MLT must have an Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent.
• MLS must have a Bachelor’s Degree in related field of Science.
• Less than 1 year of prior training in a lab is acceptable (students).

Responsibilities

• Process specimens following established protocols and proper patient identification.
• Perform phlebotomy/venipuncture as needed and collect specimens at hospital locations.
• Operate analytical equipment and monitor calibration per standards.
• Document test results and enter data into LIS for accuracy.
• Maintain quality control records and support proficiency testing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality control

LIS data entry

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Bachelor’s Degree in related field of Science

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Jefferson Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist (MLT/MLS) to perform and monitor laboratory analyses, ensuring accurate test results for clinical diagnoses. The role emphasizes adherence to procedures, quality control, and collaboration with hospital teams.

Responsibilities include specimen processing, phlebotomy, data entry into LIS, equipment maintenance, and reporting critical values according to policy. Night shift availability may apply.