Clinical Lab Technologist I/II

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician to perform a variety of routine and complex tests in the Central Clinical Lab. You will operate instruments, run quality control, prepare specimens and reagents, and assist with inventory management while ensuring accuracy and patient safety.

The role includes training bench staff, supporting cross-trained rotations, and maintaining compliance with core standards and accreditation.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related science meeting regulatory requirements.
• 0+ years of experience; preferred MLS/MLT certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in related science with national certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate instruments and perform checks, calibrations and basic troubleshooting.
• Perform and report Quality Control procedures and address QC failures.
• Prepare samples, reagents and manage inventory; collect and register samples.
• Train bench personnel and students; act as a lab system superuser as needed.
• Conduct routine and some complex tests to aid diagnosis and treatment.

Skills

QC procedures

Operate instruments

Data analysis

Training staff

Education

Associate's degree in related science

Bachelor’s degree in related science

Tools

Laboratory information system

Job description

Primary Location Location G Department Central Clinical Lab Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Skills and Knowledge- Possess the appropriate skills and theory necessary to independently perform a variety of laboratory tests. Show competency of skills. Operate instruments; perform checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting from written guidelines. Perform and report Quality Control Procedures. Identify Q.C. failures and corrects malfunctions identified. Prepare sample for analysis. Store and preserve specimen. Prepare reagents, assist with the monitoring supply inventories, receive and stock supplies. Perform registration and sample collection as required by location. Perform routine procedures within respective discipline, including the collection and analysis of data which will affect decisions regarding patient care. Assists with development of new procedures and updating of existing procedures. Will train bench personnel and students in bench procedures once proficient in basic as well as some advanced skills. Functions as a key operator for testing systems, coordinating activities of quality control, maintenance, and inventory management. May serve as superuser for the laboratory information system.

Departmental Support- Conduct, direct or assist in special projects, evaluations, experiments or research. Participate in regularly schedule cross trained rotation and demonstrate continued competency in various sections of the Clinical Laboratory. Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions. Conduct, direct or assist in special projects, evaluations, experiments or research. Participate in establishing job requirements and goals; perform duties at the desired level of competency.

Customer Service- Maintain/manage strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders. Respond to requests quickly and effectively. Identify, understand, and meet customer needs and expectations. Communicate any relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.

Professional Development- Maintain currency in the field, including maintenance of any necessary licensure/certification, through continuing education, conferences, meetings, in-services, networking, literature, and/or seminars. Attend all mandatory CCHMC training sessions. Implement obtained knowledge/skills into one's own work, the department, and/or the organization. Assume responsibility for one's own professional growth and development. May participate in internal/external professional committees, agencies, councils, and/or activities.

Quality and Accountability- Perform accurate, precise work with a consistently low error rate. Maintain awareness of sectional needs and contributes ones skills and abilities to meet those needs. Assume responsibility for ones own actions. Follow through tasks to completion. Understand and comply with applicable policies, guidelines, regulations, and/or accreditation standards. Document compliance as necessary. Maintain compliance with CCHMC Core Standards and code of ethics. May be responsible for ensuring that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and/or efficient environment for employees, patients and/or families. Participates in accreditation activities through conducting standards assessments and evaluation for annual internal and external inspections. Under the general direction of the Section Supervisor and leadership staff, perform a variety of routine and complex laboratory tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease in a medical center caring for infants, children and adolescents.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Clinical Lab Tech I: Associate's degree in related science meeting regulatory requirements to be Clinical Laboratory Testing Personnel 0+ years of experience Preferred: Certified MLS or MLT through national certifying agency Clinical Lab Tech II: Bachelor’s degree in related science and Clinical Laboratory recognized certification through national certifying agency, OR equivalent combination of education, experience and certification.

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. Cincinnati Children's is: Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation - Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

EEO/Veteran/Disability

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.