Medical Technologist (MLS/MT/MLT) - Molecular Testing

Kettering Health Network; South Dale (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift options

Opportunity for training and development

Job summary

Kettering Health Network in South Dale, Ohio, seeks a Medical Laboratory professional to perform accurate testing in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, engaging in laboratory communication, and ensuring timely reporting of results.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and certification, with a focus on molecular testing. This position emphasizes a commitment to patient care and safety, aligning with Kettering Health's mission to promote and restore health.

Qualifications

• MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification required.
• Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science with relevant coursework.
• Completion of a NAACLS accredited program within 6 months for students.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate testing and report abnormal results.
• Conduct routine equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Notify caregivers of critical results and document appropriately.
• Organize work assignments and manage priorities effectively.

Skills

Medical Laboratory Science

Quality Control

Instrumentation Maintenance

Multitasking

Education

Baccalaureate degree in biological science, chemistry, or mathematics

Completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus| Kettering| Resource | 1st 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 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

Role is specific to Molecular Testing - infectious ampilfication molecular assays and immunophenotyping. Some flexibility in shift start/end.

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.