Medical Technologist (MT)

Kettering Health Network; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network in Wilmington, OH, is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform laboratory testing and ensure quality control standards. The position requires a baccalaureate degree and related certifications. Responsibilities include accurate testing, quality checks, and effective communication with medical staff.

The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of safety regulations and be able to multitask effectively. Join our team and contribute to patient care through precise laboratory services.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree and completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Science program or related sciences.
• MT/MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification is mandatory.
• Associate degree with specific chemistry and biology coursework or military qualification is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct accurate testing and recognize abnormal results.
• Timely report results and notify caregivers of critical findings.
• Perform equipment maintenance, quality control, and routine checks.
• Prepare samples and document according to policy.

Skills

Testing with accuracy

Knowledge of standardization

Regulatory requirements understanding

Effective communication

Education

Baccalaureate degree in biological science or chemistry

MT/MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Job Details

Kettering Health Wilmington|Wilmington|PRN|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 caregiver 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

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.