Medical Technologist (MT/MLT/MLS)-Core Lab

About the role

Part-time position with evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate testing and recognizes abnormal or unusual results.
• Reports timely results accurately in writing, verbally, by fax, or via 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 instructions 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 with policy.
• Organizes and sets priorities to complete work assignments in a timely manner; able to multitask.
• Teaches procedures for which 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 required and annual competency prior to deadlines to perform lab testing.

Requirements

• 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 a BS/BA in a 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 a 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 students who will have completed a NAACLS-accredited program within 6 months and are eligible for a national board exam may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. The mission is to live God’s love by promoting and restoring health, with a commitment to helping individuals be their best. Safety is the top priority, and the organization provides an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.