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

Kettering Health; Huber Heights (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Specialist for our huber Heights facility to perform accurate testing and reporting, with strong emphasis on quality control and timely communication of results.

Qualified candidates will hold MT/MLS certification (ASCP/AMT) or ASCP categorical and a related BS/BA. An NAACLS-accredited MLS program or equivalent, or an MLT option with required coursework, is required. Varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in biological science, chemistry and mathematics with NAACLS accredited MLS program or related BS/BA that meets certification requirements.
• MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) required or ASCP categorical certification with related BS/BA.
• Associate degree with 60 credit hours including chemistry and biology or military MLS program.
• MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) required.
• All students completing NAACLS accredited program within 6 months considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate testing and recognize abnormal results.
• Report results timely in writing, verbally, by fax or computer.
• Notify appropriate persons as necessary.
• Perform and record instrument checks and quality control.
• Maintain routine equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Identify QC issues and initiate corrective action.
• Follow instructions for analyzer operation and reagent preparation.
• Document and notify lab leadership appropriately.
• Engage in laboratory communications and staff meetings.
• Prepare samples for testing with proper labeling, preservation and transport.

Education

BS/BA in related science

MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT)

MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT)

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Huber| Huber Heights| Resource | 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

ASCP Certification preferred

MT/MLS or MLT considered for position; Shifts flexible at 8 or 10 hours, based on department need; weekends and holidays are included in rotation.

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.