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

Kettering Health Network; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Wilmington is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist to join our laboratory team. The role involves accurate testing, QC procedures, equipment checks, and timely reporting of results, while maintaining competency and supporting staff training.

Ideal candidates hold NAACLS MLS or related BS/BA certification or MT/MLS credentials, with MLT options for appropriately credentialed individuals.

Qualifications

• NAACLS MLS or related BS/BA certification required.
• MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification or ASCP/AMT categoricals with BS/BA.
• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science with required chemistry/biology credits or equivalent military program.
• MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification required.
• Students completing NAACLS-accredited programs within 6 months may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate testing and reports results timely and accurately.
• Performs instrument checks, quality control and maintenance.
• Notifies appropriate care givers of critical or corrected results.
• Maintains competency and participates in training and staff development.
• Organizes workload and multitasks to meet deadlines.

Skills

Testing accuracy

Quality control

Safety regulations

Communication

Education

Baccalaureate degree with NAACLS MLS/BS/BA in related science

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

BS/BA in related science

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science (60 credits) or military program

MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) certification

NAACLS-accredited program eligible within 6 months

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Wilmington |Wilmington |Full-Time|Varied Shift

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 performance 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.