Medical Laboratory Technician

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus (taxable)

Variable shifts

Onsite

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to collect, process, and test specimens across all ages, ensuring accurate results and adherence to quality standards. You will operate diverse instruments, troubleshoot issues, and document actions per policy.

The role emphasizes patient-centered communication and strict compliance with lab procedures, with full-time and part-time onsite shifts and a taxable sign-on bonus available.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Medical Technology or related science with internship or equivalent ASCP criteria.
• Certification or eligibility for ASCP Technician level.
• 2 years of relevant laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with LIS (Laboratory Information Systems) preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and test laboratory specimens across ages.
• Perform tests across disciplines using varied instrumentation with accuracy.
• Report results per policy and communicate critical values promptly.
• Calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment; document actions.
• Adhere to hospital and lab policies; ensure safe, organized work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Laboratory information systems

Education

ASCP Technician certification

Associates degree in Medical Technology or related science

Internship in Medical Technology

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

$5,000-$15,000 (Shift depending) Sign on bonus (taxable) available

Variable Shifts available

Full-time and Part-time available

Onsite

Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician is responsible for the collection, processing, and testing of laboratory specimens from patients of all ages to aid in the diagnosis of disease. This role requires the application of laboratory science techniques, attention to detail, and adherence to quality control standards. The Medical Laboratory Technician demonstrates proficiency in the use of laboratory instrumentation and computer systems and performs routine troubleshooting and maintenance to ensure the accurate and reliable functioning of testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• 1. Follows procedures for collecting, processing biological specimens and evaluating specimens for acceptability.
• Performing laboratory tests of all complexities using a variety of techniques, instrumentation, and equipment with accuracy and precision.
• Reports and communicates results appropriately according to policy.
• Performs interprets quality control, calibrates and troubleshoots equipment, documents maintenance and corrective action, performs proficiency testing according to regulatory standards.
• Follows all hospital policies and procedures as well as all laboratory policies and procedures including but not limited to specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient results. Addresses patients and families in an appropriate manner for patient's age and level of understanding.
• Reports critical information to physician or caregiver as indicated by policy and within acceptable timeframes.
• Performs tasks efficiently and maintains a neat and safe work area
• Other duties as required.

Other Information

Technical Expertise

• 1. Experience in clinical laboratory setting including recent experience in multiple laboratory disciplines, is preferred.
• 2. Experience with Laboratory Information Systems is preferred.
• 3. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is preferred.

Education and Experience

• Education: Associates degree in Medical Technology or other science, with successful completion of an internship in Medical Technology or equivalent experience in a laboratory as deemed appropriate by ASCP and CLIA criteria required
• License: None
• Certification: Certification or eligibility for certification by ASCP at the Technician level or grandfathered at the Technician level as deemed appropriate by ASCP or CLIA.
• Years of relevant experience: 2 is preferred
• Years of supervisor experience: none

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite