Laboratory Co-op

About the Role

Join TriHealth as a Laboratory Co-op at Good Samaritan Hospital and gain hands-on clinical experience in a supportive, team-driven environment. This role offers Allied Health Science students a structured pathway to launch their laboratory careers through waived and moderate complexity testing, mentorship, and a clear route to certification. Upon completing the agreed-upon education and training, students become eligible to apply for Registry-Eligible MT/MLT positions across TriHealth’s laboratory locations.

TriHealth’s mission-centered culture and commitment to developing future laboratory professionals make it an ideal place to begin and grow a career in clinical laboratory science.

Responsibilities

• Assist with waived and moderate complexity testing to obtain clinical training and experience.
• Develop skills in accuracy, prioritization, judgment, and problem-solving.
• Prioritize, organize, and handle a quantity of work efficiently.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and completeness of work.
• Complete complex assignments as received, delegated, or assigned.
• Apply judgment skills and problem-solving techniques in daily tasks.
• Retrieve and manage data effectively.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an approved Allied Health Science program (Required).
• Clinical training in an approved program as described above (Required).

Working Conditions

• Physical Demands:
  • Climbing: Rarely
  • Kneeling: Rarely
  • Lifting 50+ lbs.: Rarely
  • Lifting <50 lbs.: Occasionally
  • Pulling: Rarely
  • Pushing: Rarely
  • Reaching: Frequently
  • Sitting: Frequently
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Stooping: Occasionally
  • Talking: Consistently
  • Use of Hands: Consistently
  • Walking: Frequently
• Sensory Demands:
  • Hearing (Conversation): Consistently
  • Hearing (Other Sounds): Consistently
  • Color Vision: Consistently
  • Visual Acuity (Far): Consistently
  • Visual Acuity (Near): Consistently
  • Thinking/Reasoning: Consistently

Schedule

Part-time (48 hours bi-weekly), evening shift. No weekend or on-call commitment. Rotating holiday commitment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive shift differentials, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $7 per hour based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines.

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate the following SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors:

• Serve:
  • Always welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello."
  • Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist.
  • Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas.
• Excel:
  • Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met.
  • Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators).
  • Work on improving quality, safety, and service.
• Respect:
  • Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
  • Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
  • Speak positively about team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
• Value:
  • Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared, and actively participating.
  • Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
  • Be a good steward of resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and avoiding waste.
• Engage:
  • Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
  • Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members, and the community.