Medical Technologist (MLS/MT/MLT) - Core Lab - Troy - FT/Varied

Kettering Health Network; City of Troy, City of Rochester (NY, NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to join their team. This role involves performing critical laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. The technician will engage in various tasks, from accurate testing and reporting to training new staff and managing equipment. The position offers a chance to contribute to high-quality healthcare services in a supportive environment, where your expertise will make a significant impact on patient care. If you're passionate about laboratory science and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000 for eligible MLS/MT applicants

Sign-on Bonus up to $7,500 for eligible MLT applicants

Qualifications

• Degree in biological science or related field with lab certification required.
• Experience in laboratory testing and quality control processes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate laboratory testing and recognize abnormal results.
• Maintain equipment, perform quality checks, and document results appropriately.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Baccalaureate degree in biological science or related field

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Incentives

Sign-on Bonus! Up to $10,000 available to eligible applicants – MLS/MT

Sign-on Bonus! Up to $7,500 available to eligible applicants - MLT

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Campus Overview

Kettering Health Troy

• Kettering Health Troy, formerly Troy Hospital, is a three-story, nearly 150,000-square-foot hospital using the latest technology and offering several outpatient services.
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department in 2020.
• Services include cardiac testing, emergency, intensive care, lab, imaging, surgery, and a medical office building for physician practices.
• 28 bed facility.

Department Overview

The technician has a working comprehension of the technical and procedural aspects of laboratory tests. The technician maintains awareness and complies with regulatory requirements, safety regulations, and ethical standards of practice. The technician correlates laboratory tests to disease processes and understands basic physiology, recognizing appropriate test selection and abnormal test results. Under Medical Director supervision, performs chemical, microbiologic, immunologic, hematologic, and immunohematologic laboratory procedures that require limited independent judgment which he/she has been deemed competent to perform. May review work of lab assistants and students. Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing as defined by CLIA. Authorized to perform procedures in all areas trained as documented in the employee records. Performs other duties as assigned.

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, transport, and safe handling techniques.
• Demonstrates and understands the appropriate handling and reporting of proficiency samples.
• Notifies appropriate caregiver by telephone of critical results and corrected results and documents notification in accordance with 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 the 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 the 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.