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

Kettering Health Network; MIDDLETOWN (OH); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Kettering Health Middletown is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist/MLS to perform accurate testing, maintain QC, and report results in a timely manner. The role requires MT/MLS certification and relevant laboratory training.

Part-time daytime schedule is available, with responsibilities including instrument checks, training, and ensuring compliance with lab policies. This position supports a not-for-profit health system with multiple centers in southwest Ohio, offering opportunities for

Qualifications

• Degree or certs in medical laboratory science with required certification.
• Certification as MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) or equivalent.
• Alternative: associate degree with required lab science credits and MLT certs.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate testing and recognizes abnormal results.
• Reports timely results in writing or verbally and maintains records.
• Performs instrument checks, quality control, and routine maintenance.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of critical results.
• Trains and mentors staff or students using established forms.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Documentation & reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in MLS / related

NAACLS/AMT/ASCP program

MLT option accepted

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Middletown| Middletown| Part Time | Days

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 documentsnotification 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 existingassays.
• 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

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.