Medical Laboratory Tech- Full time - Nights - Adena Main Lab

Adena Health System; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition assistance

PTO growth with tenure

Job summary

Adena Health System in Chillicothe, OH seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to join the Laboratory team on the night shift. This role performs and documents laboratory procedures using established QA protocols and supports specimen collection, instrument maintenance, and recordkeeping.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and ASCP MLT certification (or eligibility within 6 months). Offers are based on experience and benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent.
• ASCP MLT certification or eligible to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Clinical experience in a clinical laboratory as part of degree.

Responsibilities

• Performs and records laboratory procedures per QA protocols.
• Collects specimens and maintains instruments.
• Maintains records and serves as a resource for lab services.

Education

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Job Description

Medical Lab Tech-

At Adena Health, our Allied Health professionals are part of close-knit, collaborative teams where your expertise is trusted, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt in real time. These roles are ideal for caregivers who value hands‑on patient care, clinical autonomy, and being part of a team where what you do truly matters — not just to the department, but to the community.

Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights

• Position: Medical Lab Tech
• Salary: Offers based on experience
• Work Life Balance: Full-Time | Night shift
• Location/Department: Chillicothe – Adena Laboratory

Why Adena?

• Community-centered decision making
• Leadership visibility and cross‑functional collaboration
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Growth‑focused culture
• Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes

Growth at Adena isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Skill‑building and lateral career opportunities
• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

The Medical Laboratory Technician precisely and accurately performs and records laboratory procedures using established quality assurance protocols. The position assists in the collection of laboratory specimens, performs instrument maintenance and recordkeeping, and acts as a resource person for issues of laboratory services.

Minimum Qualifications Required Educational Degree

Associate Degree Major/Area of Concentration: Medical Laboratory Technology. Preferred Education: Medical Laboratory Technology, or equivalent laboratory training/experience or provisions meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA Regulations 42CFR493.1489.

Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification must be in place or obtained within 6 months of hire. Required Experience: Clinical experience in a clinical laboratory as part of Associate Degree.

Why Caregivers Stay?

• Reliable compensation
• Strong healthcare coverage options
• 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
• PTO that grows with tenure
• Visible leadership impact within a regional health system

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class