Med Tech/Lab Tech - Full Time - 1st Shift

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a skilled Clinical Laboratory professional to join the Core Lab Administration on the Main Campus. The role involves performing a full range of diagnostic tests and laboratory services in accordance with established guidelines, ensuring accuracy and timely results.

Responsibilities include quality control, equipment maintenance, sample handling, regulatory readiness, and coordination with on-site and off-site staff to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree specializing in medical technology from an accredited institution or official military medical laboratory procedures course and held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist required.
• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biologic or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution preferred.
• 1 of 4: MLT(ASCP), AMT, NCA, MT(ASCP) within year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of diagnostic tests and laboratory services following established guidelines.
• Ensures sample suitability and stability; may include sample collection.
• Maintains equipment and instruments; ensures quality control and QA.
• Prepares the laboratory for unannounced regulatory inspections.
• Maintains accurate records and coordinates communications with on/off-site staff.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Sample handling

Education

Associate's degree in medical technology

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biologic or clinical laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

Core Lab Administration

Schedule

Full time

Hours

40

Job Details

Performs a full range of simple-to-complex diagnostic tests and laboratory services in an off-site laboratory following the established guidelines of DC main Laboratory. Provides specialized expertise in one or more areas of chemistry, hematology, serology, microbiology, virology, molecular diagnostics or transfusion medicine. Ensures sample suitability and stability and may include sample collection. Professional application of the principles, theories, and techniques of Clinical Laboratory Science to produce timely and accurate results as well as evaluate, judge and interpret results. Accepts and processes samples for on-site testing or forwards samples to references laboratories. Maintains and ensures functionality of laboratory equipment and instruments. Ensures all quality control and quality assurance aspects of testing are maintained. Ensures laboratory is prepared for unannounced inspections from regulatory agencies. Is able to use all Laboratory test ordering systems, reference procedures, and other areas responsible for the functionality of off-site labs. Maintains, monitors, orders and stocks laboratory supplies as directed by the Lab Supervisor, according to the needs of all off-site laboratories. Maintains accurate records. Coordinates peer communication, enlisting continuation of services relating to patient care, between all on/off site co-workers and provides continued relay of information to Lab Supervisor.

Associate's Degree Requirement

Associate's degree specializing in medical technology from an accredited institution or official military medical laboratory procedures course and held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist required.

Education

Associate's degree specializing in medical technology from an accredited institution or official military medical laboratory procedures course and held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist required. Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biologic or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution preferred.

Certifications

1 of 4 required - MLT(ASCP), AMT, NCA, MT(ASCP) within year of hire.

Applicants

Applicants must provide a copy of their transcript (if applicable).

Values

• We commit to safety - We ensure every action and decision prioritizes the safety of patients, families, and employees.
• We serve with compassion - We bring generosity, empathy, and kindness to all interactions.
• We own every moment - We take pride in everything we do.
• We’re better together - We collaborate, communicate, and support one another to deliver optimal care.
• We innovate with purpose - We adapt and change to improve pediatric care, for today and tomorrow.
• We value and respect each person - We create an inclusive space where everyone feels welcome and respected.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Dayton Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or based on age, color, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status.