Medical Laboratory Technician Resident

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

Current Employees:

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Department: Laboratory
Shift/schedule: Contingent (Works as needed)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Core Lab Manager, Transfusion Services/Lab Education Manager and/or the Microbiology/Pathology/Safety Manager. The Medical Laboratory Technician Resident's primary job function is to perform and assess laboratory tests. Performs quality control, routine maintenance and other duties as assigned. Collects, orders and/or processes specimens. Performs phlebotomy, EKGs and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Enrolled in an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology or Medical Technology program as a second year student required

Licensure:

Experience:

• Laboratory experience preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Collects, orders, and processes specimens for various laboratory tests. Verifies patient identification and explains procedure.

2. Performs waived and moderately-complex testing on automated instruments under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist. May perform physiochemical analysis and occult blood testing on biological specimens. Participates in proficiency survey testing program for waived and moderately-complex testing.

3. Performs and documents quality control and quality assurance data for waived and moderately-complex instruments. Documents all quality control failures and corrective actions taken. Reports documentation to supervisor/manager for review.

4. Performs and documents instrument daily and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and resolves minor problems. Notifies section supervisor/manager of all problems and action taken.

5. Centrifuges specimens and distributes to work stations. Checks pendings and aliquots specimens for testing. Prepares and labels simple solutions for use in diagnostic testing. Prepares specimens for transport to reference laboratories.

6. Keeps work area neat and clean. Follows all safety policies and procedures. Takes inventory, stocks and orders supplies for area.

7. Participates in training and orientation of new staff and students.

8. Performs clerical and computer tasks and procedures as required.

9. Assists supervisors/managers with clerical and technical support duties as assigned.

10. Performs phlebotomy and EKGs as assigned.

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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