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

Dayton Childrens Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Technician to perform diagnostic tests in an off-site laboratory under the Microbiology/Virology department. Responsibilities include ensuring sample quality, applying QA/QC procedures, and supporting regulatory inspections.

Associate degree in medical technology or related field is required with the potential for bachelor’s-level advancement. Experience with lab information systems and sample handling is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Medical Technology or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science preferred.
• Credentials may include MLT/MT certifications within 1 year of hire.
• Experience in a hospital or reference laboratory is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs a full range of diagnostic tests in an off-site lab following DC guidelines.
• Ensures sample suitability, stability, and may perform sample collection.
• Maintains quality control and quality assurance for testing.
• Uses laboratory information systems for test ordering and reporting.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Sample collection

Education

Associate degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Facility: Dayton Children\'s - Main Campus

Department: Microbiology/Virology

Schedule: Part time

Hours: 20

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

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

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

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