Molecular/Toxicologist MT/ MLT

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & health coverage

Generous PTO & flexible schedule

Employer retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Mentorship & internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform moderate and high complexity testing in the Clinical Laboratory. You will analyze specimens, report results, and uphold patient-centered care with respect, dignity, and empathy for all individuals.

The role requires a biological science degree with a NAACLS MLS program and certification, plus 6–12 months of clinical MLS internship, and offers growth through mentorship and internal mobility within the organization.

Qualifications

• Biomedical science background required with NAACLS MLS program.
• Certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency (e.g., ASCP).
• 6–12 months of clinical internship as part of MLS training.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate and high complexity testing in the clinical laboratory.
• Ensure accuracy of testing per guidelines and regulations.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Record data in LIS/HIS and report results promptly (including STAT and critical values).
• Participate in quality control, quality assurance, and safety programs.
• Follow policies when test systems are out of range and implement corrective actions.

Job description

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Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• - Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• - Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• - Retirement savings with employer match
• - Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• - Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• - Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

This position performs Laboratory testing in the Clinical Laboratory. The Medical Technologist performs moderate and highly complex testing in the clinical laboratory, responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

Job Duties

Understands all principle(s) involved in assigned procedures and applies this knowledge to the clinical situation or outcomes in clinical diagnosis management of the patient. (See department competency sheet.)

Must be able to determine if specimen integrity issues, patient medication(s), other interfering substances that could affect patient testing results.

Operates, troubleshoots and maintains laboratory equipment, supplies; and performs procedures to ensure high quality, accurate and cost effective results in all areas of the laboratory.

Ensures accuracy of testing per manufacturer’s guidelines and all applicable regulation.

Interfaces with Hot Lines and service personnel to oversee proper functionality and repair of instruments.

Reports results within time limits established for procedures, reports results for STAT, critical values and other categories as defined by Laboratory policy.

Records patient data and other information quickly and accurately in the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Hospital Information Systems (HIS) to ensure appropriate turnaround time and effective retrieval of patient testing results.

Collects and/or processes specimens according to laboratory policies and procedures for timely and accurate testing.

Performs and documents quality control as specified for each procedure meeting established internal and regulatory guidelines, accurately analyzes quality control results obtained before accepting and reporting patient testing results.

Follow policies and procedures whenever tests systems are not within established acceptable levels.

Notifies Supervisor or designee of discrepant quality control results Participates in Quality Assurance activities to meet the Laboratory Quality Plan.

Follows policies and procedures whenever tests systems are not within established acceptable levels.

Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of results.

Initiates, investigates and implements all necessary corrective action(s).

Documents follow-up in the electronic software to resolve variances in procedures and outcome(s).

Must correct the problems or immediately notify the supervisor or designee.

Performs proficiency testing in the same manner as patient specimens as part of the Laboratory Quality Plan.

Ensures a safe environment by demonstrating knowledge of techniques, procedures and correct use of protective barrier equipment.

Participates in the Laboratory Safety team to assist in Safety Audits, training and review of Laboratory Safety Policies.

Enhances professional growth development of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community and students by participation in continuing education, in-service training and the School of Medical Technology lectures and bench training.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Ensures that all cost saving activities occur to meet all financial budgetary parameters and works with Supervisor/designee to ensure the most cost effective processes have been implemented, i.e. ordering reagents on time, ensuring correct orders are received, rotating stock to minimize waste, effective use of all resources to minimize waste.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Credentials, Licenses: Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science with completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program along with certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency OR Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science with completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program along with ASCP Certification Specialized Knowledge: None Kind and Length of Experience: Minimum of 6-12 month of clinical internship as part of an approved MLS Training Program. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career.

Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.