Medical Technologist I, Part Time, Second Shift, Blood Bank

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Medical Technologist I for the Blood Bank. This part-time, second-shift role involves performing routine and complex laboratory analyses, using established protocols, and applying independent judgment to ensure accurate test results.

You will stay current with lab theory, maintain instruments, and participate in quality control activities. Preferred qualifications include MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent, and experience in a full-service laboratory.

Qualifications

• Must have MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent
• Experience in a full-service laboratory preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs and reports routine and complex laboratory analyses using protocols and independent judgment.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment including preventive maintenance and safety checks.
• Keeps current in the field through mandatory competencies and continuing education.
• Performs and records all quality control procedures and evaluates QC results with corrective actions.
• Accessions, triage, and process specimens for testing and transit; evaluate sample acceptability.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.

Job description

Medical Technologist I, Part Time, Second Shift, Blood Bank

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

Job Description

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world‑class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

Performs routine and complex laboratory analyses, identifies and corrects problems within the scope of training, stays current in laboratory theory and technique, and assumes responsibility for problem solving. Requires the exercise of independent judgment and interpretation.

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

License & Certification

Preferred: MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent

Years Of Experience

Preferred: Experience in a full service laboratory

Responsibilities

PATIENT POPULATION - (CLINICAL ONLY):

• Performs and reports routine and complex laboratory analyses that require a complex network of steps. Uses set protocols and guidelines and independent judgment to evaluate the credibility and accuracy of test results. Performs work in an efficient manner by coordinating testing steps to achieve maximum productivity.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training including routine preventive maintenance, reagent preparation, calibrations, and safety checks. Keeps appropriate persons informed of instrument problems and resolutions.
• Maintains currency in the field through completion of all mandatory competencies and training modules, regular review of departmental policies and procedures and participation in continuing education opportunities.
• Performs and records all quality control procedures. Evaluates the results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated. Keeps appropriate person(s) informed of ongoing problems and resolution of problems.
• Competently accessions, triages and processes specimens in preparation for testing and transit. Evaluates samples for acceptability.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.