MLT In Training

KDMC Ashland Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking an MLT in Training to perform medical laboratory tests and assist in training new staff. This role supports patient care by conducting analyses, ensuring quality control, and maintaining equipment in a fast-paced laboratory.

The position requires 60 semester hours with relevant science/chemistry coursework and offers evening, full-time hours with opportunities to complete ASCP certification within a year.

Qualifications

• Education: 60 semester hours, or equivalent, including 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology or 24 semester hours of science with specified chemistry/biology coursework.
• Experience: MLT in Training for 3 months to 1 year, paid, in the same field. Part-time/PRN prorated; volunteer/internships not counted.
• Certifications & Licensures: within 6 months, training in at least one department; within 1 year, ASCP certification and qualification to move to an MLT position.

Responsibilities

• Conducts chemical analyses of body fluids to determine normal and abnormal components.
• Analyzes and verifies test results before releasing findings.
• Performs quality control studies and routine preventative maintenance according to protocols.
• Conducts equipment checks as scheduled.
• Performs STAT testing within turnaround guidelines.
• Assist in orientation and training of new laboratory employees.

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.

Job Description: MLT In Training

Job Summary Performs medical laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease by performing required duties and responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• Conducts chemical analyses of body fluids to determine normal and abnormal components.
• Analyzes and verifies test results before releasing findings.
• Performs quality control studies and routine preventative maintenance according to protocols.
• Conducts equipment checks as scheduled.
• Performs STAT testing within established turnaround guidelines.
• Responds to queries from hospital care team members courteously and promptly.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new laboratory employees.
• Maintains professional growth and required certification.
• Reports equipment or computer malfunctions to supervisor immediately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, include either - 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses; or 24 semester hours of science courses that include- Six semester hours of chemistry; and Six semester hours of biology; and Twelve semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.

Experience Requirement MLT in Training position will be for a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 1 year. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures Within 6 months, the candidate must complete training in at least one department within the laboratory. Within 1 year, the candidate must obtain ASCP certification and meet qualifications to move to an MLT position.

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; intermittent exposure to cuts or punctures; intermittent exposure to radiation; and occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, burns, temperature extremes, loud noises, working in confined spaces, and combative or violent people. Occasional job-related travel may also be required.

Department: Laboratory Services

Shift: Evenings (United States of America)

Time Type: Full time

Address: 2201 Lexington Avenue City, State: Ashland, Kentucky

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.