Medical Laboratory Tech Resident — Phlebotomy & Testing

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician Resident to perform and assess laboratory tests under supervision. This role involves quality control, specimen collection, and occasional phlebotomy and EKG duties within a clinical laboratory setting.

The position offers hands-on training under senior staff, exposure to waived and moderately complex testing, and opportunities to contribute to patient care in a community hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology or Medical Technology program as a second year student required.
• Laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects, orders, and processes specimens for various laboratory tests. Verifies patient identification and explains procedure.
• Performs waived and moderately-complex testing on automated instruments under supervision. May perform physiochemical analysis and occult blood testing.
• Performs and documents quality control and quality assurance data for waived and moderately-complex instruments. Documents all QC failures and corrective actions.
• Performs and documents instrument daily and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and resolves minor problems. Notifies supervisor/manager of problems and actions.
• Centrifuges specimens and distributes to work stations. Checks pendings and aliquots specimens for testing. Prepares solutions for diagnostic testing. Prepares specimens for transport to reference laboratories.
• Keeps work area neat and clean. Follows safety policies. Takes inventory, stocks and orders supplies.
• Participates in training and orientation of new staff and students.
• Performs clerical and computer tasks and procedures as required.
• Assists supervisors/managers with clerical and technical support duties as assigned.
• Performs phlebotomy and EKGs as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

High School Diploma

Enrolled in MLT/MT program (2nd year)

Job description

Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth, Ohio, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician Resident to perform and assess laboratory tests under supervision. This role involves quality control, specimen collection, and occasional phlebotomy and EKG duties within a clinical laboratory setting.

The position offers hands-on training under senior staff, exposure to waived and moderately complex testing, and opportunities to contribute to patient care in a community hospital environment.