MLT

Ohio County Healthcare; Hartford (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio County Healthcare in Hartford, KY is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to perform quality laboratory testing in a hospital setting. The role reports to the Director of Ancillary Services and involves supervision of laboratory students, compliance with safety and HIPAA standards, and active participation in quality improvement.

Required qualifications include an Associate degree in medical technology and a minimum high school diploma; BLS certification within six months of hire

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions.
• Associate degree in medical technology or an equivalent field is required.
• BLS certification within six months of hire is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality laboratory testing and monitors testing equipment for analytical performance.
• Provides direction for non-certified staff performing waived testing and supervises laboratory students.
• Ensures corrective actions are taken prior to reporting patient test results and documents QC activities.
• Responsible for specimen processing, test performance, result reporting, and instrument maintenance/calibration.
• Adheres to lab procedures for specimen handling and testing, and follows all regulatory requirements.
• May participate as a member of the QI team and communicates via email to stay updated.

Education

Associate degree in medical technology

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Ohio County Hospital - Hartford, KY 42347

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Days, including Holidays & Weekends

POSITION TITLE: 158 - MLT

LOCATION: Hospital Setting and/or Clinical

REPORTS TO: Director of Ancillary Services

REVISION DATE: 5/1/2026

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).
• REQUIRED: Associate degree in medical technology or an equivalent field.
• PREFERRED:
• EXPERIENCE: N/A
• REQUIRED:
• PREFERRED:
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE: BLS certification or obtains within six months of hire strongly recommended.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as all-inclusive of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job-related knowledge and skills may be required. All employees subject to an annual performance evaluation based on the duties and responsibilities of this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Usual working space is a well-ventilated area. Requires standing, walking, turning, bending, stooping, and lifting. Clear speech to communicate effectively with customers (e.g. patients, families, and other team members). Fine and gross motor skills. Environment may be stressful at times, therefore ability to work under stressful conditions is necessary. Lifting up to 50 lbs may be required, anything over 50 lbs should be a team lift or with the use of a lifting aid. Also subject to bloodborne pathogens at all times in patient care. May have occasional exposure to radiation during radiology procedures and to dangerous chemicals (cleaning and disinfecting agents).

COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY EXPECTATIONS

All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the highest standard of integrity, ethical behavior, and regulatory compliance. As a condition of employment, employees must adhere to:

• OCH Code of Conduct
• OCH Policies and Procedures
• Scope of Practice within License/Certification.
• HIPAA and HIPAA Security Confidentiality Standards
• Workplace Safety
• Mandatory Training
• Annual Compliance Education

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs quality laboratory testing by monitoring testing equipment and systems for acceptable analytical performance.
• Provides directions for non-certified staff performing waived testing.
• Supervises laboratory students.
• Ensures corrective actions are taken prior to patient test results being reported.
• Provides orientation of testing personnel responsible for specimen processing, test performance, reporting of test result and for instrument maintenance and calibration of test systems at defined intervals.
• Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling, processing, and testing.
• Performs proficiency testing specimens as assigned.
• Adhere to laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural when test systems are not within the lab’s acceptable level of performance.
• Must identify problems that may adversely affect test results, and either must correct the problems immediately or notify lab manager.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the lab’s established performance specifications.
• Responsible for assuring that services are provided in a manner that is consistent with Ohio County Healthcare policies and procedures and the Purpose, Vision, and Values.
• The job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as detailed description of all work requirements inherent in this position.
• May be requested to be member of QI team.
• Frequently accesses email to stay up to date on information within the organization and provides a way of communication between staff members.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required for all positions (may be allowed to sign a GED agreement to obtain within 6 months).
• REQUIRED: Associate degree in medical technology or an equivalent field.
• PREFERRED:
• EXPERIENCE: N/A
• REQUIRED:
• PREFERRED:
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSURE: BLS certification or obtains within six months of hire strongly recommended.