Medical Technologist (MLS/MT/MLT) - Core Lab

Kettering Health; Hamilton (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Kettering Health Hamilton is seeking a Part-Time Medical Laboratory Technician to perform accurate testing, report results promptly, and maintain QC procedures across varied shifts.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences and a NAACLS-accredited MLS program or equivalent, with MT/MLS certification or ASCP categorical credentials. The role supports a not-for-profit health system with strong quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences and completion of NAACLS MLS or equivalent.
• MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification required or equivalent.
• Clinical lab knowledge including QC and proficiency testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate testing and reports results in writing or electronically.
• Maintains instrument checks, quality control, and calibration records.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of critical results and documents actions.
• Demonstrates disease-process theory in testing and result interpretation.
• Participates in staff meetings and ongoing laboratory training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

BSc in biological sciences

NAACLS MLS program or equivalent

MT/MLS (ASCP) or AMT certification

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Hamilton| Hamilton|Part Time|Varied Shifts

Responsibilities & Requirements

Job Responsibilities

• Performs accurate testing, recognizing abnormal or unusual results.


• Reports timely results accurately, in writing, verbally, by fax or computer.


• Notifies appropriate persons as necessary.


• Performs and records instrument checks, and quality control.


• Performs routine equipment maintenance and calibration.


• Identifies QC issues and initiates proper corrective action.


• Follows instruction for analyzer operation and reagent preparation.


• Documents and notifies lab leadership appropriately.


• Demonstrates current knowledge of computer functions and departmental policies and procedures.


• Actively engages in laboratory communications and staff meetings.


• Properly prepares samples for testing, including proper labeling, specimen preservation and transport and safe handling techniques.


• Demonstrates and understands the appropriate handling and reporting of proficiency samples.


• Notifies appropriate care giver by telephone of critical results and corrected results and documents notification in accordance to policy.


• Organizes and sets priorities in order to complete work assignments in a timely manner.


• Able to multitask.


• Teaches procedures for which he/she is deemed competent and evaluates trainees using established forms or examinations.


• Understands and applies theory of disease process to testing and test results.


• Understands and is able to perform accuracy, precision, and correlation studies for new and/or existing assays.


• Provides assistance in areas such as: work schedules, student and staff training, supply inventory, purchasing, performance improvement, and compliance plan.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Maintains as needed and annual competency prior to deadlines, required to perform lab testing.

Job Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program or BS/BA program in related science that meets requirements for certification.


• MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) required or (ASCP) categorical certification and a BS or BA in related science.

OR

• An associate degree from an accredited college/university in Medical Laboratory Science or a related science including 60 semester hours of academic credit including 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology or graduation from a military medical laboratory specialist program.


• MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) Required.

OR

• All students who will have completed a NAACLS accredited program within 6 months and would be eligible for national board exam would be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills

Knowledge and ability to perform testing with accuracy appropriate to the sections in which they work. Knowledge of standardization and quality control theory and ability to troubleshoot without preset criteria. Understanding of safety regulations, regulatory requirements, and statistical methods. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, hospital personnel and physicians.

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.