Medical Technologist; MLS​/MT​/MLT - Core Lab

Overview

Kettering Health Dayton | Dayton, OH. Resource (PRN) | Varied Shift. Medical Technologist (MLS/MT/MLT) - Core Lab.

Reference materials and internal guidelines are used to perform accurate testing, report results timely, and maintain quality control in a core laboratory setting.

• Performs accurate testing, recognizing abnormal or unusual results.
• Reports timely results accurately, in writing, verbally, by fax or 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 instruction 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 labeling, specimen preservation, transport and safe handling techniques.
• Demonstrates and understands the 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 competent and evaluates trainees using established forms or examinations.
• Understands and applies theory of disease process to testing and test results.
• Understands and can 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 annual competency prior to deadlines to perform lab testing.

• 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 BS/BA in related science that meets certification requirements.
• MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) certification required or (ASCP) categorical certification and a BS or BA in related science.
• OR an associate degree from an accredited college/university in Medical Laboratory Science or related science including 60 semester hours with chemistry and biology, or graduation from a military medical laboratory specialist program; MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) required.
• All students who will have completed a NAACLS accredited program within 6 months and would be eligible for the national board exam would be considered.

• ASCP Certification preferred
• MT/MLS or MLT considered for position; shifts flexible at 8 or 10 hours based on department need; weekends and holidays are included in rotation.

• Full-time

• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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