Medical Technologist (MLS/MT/MLT) - Core Lab - Beavercreek - FT/Varied

Kettering Health • Full-time • Beavercreek, OH, United States • $42.24k - $98.56k / year • 1m ago

Incentives Sign-on Bonus! Up to $10,000 available to eligible applicants – MLS/MT Sign on Bonus! Up to $7,500 available to eligible applicants - MLT Overview Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach. Campus Overview Soin Medical Center Soin Medical Center has been serving residents of Greene, Western Clark, Eastern Montgomery, and Miami counties since 2012. Conveniently located off I-675 in Beavercreek. Provides a variety of health care services and is home to 4 accredited Centers of Excellence including hernia and robotic surgery. In 2020, Soin received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States. Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association. Soin received several awards from Healthgrades: Patient Safety Excellence Award (2017-2019) Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2017-2019) Department Overview The technician has a working comprehension of the technical and procedural aspects of laboratory tests. The technician maintains awareness and complies with regulatory requirements, safety regulations and ethical standards of practice. The technician correlates laboratory tests to disease processes and understands basic physiology recognizing appropriate test selection and abnormal test results. Under Medical Director supervision performs chemical, microbiologic, immunologic hematologic, and immunohematologic laboratory procedures that require limited independent judgment which he/she has been deemed competent to perform. May review work of lab assistants and students. Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing as defined by CLIA. Authorized to perform procedures in all areas trained as documented in the employee records. Perform other duties as assigned. Responsibilities & Requirements Job Responsibilities 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 proper labeling, specimen preservation and transport and safe handling techniques. Demonstrates and understands the appropriate handling and reporting of proficiency samples. Notifies appropriate care giver by telephone of critical results and corrected results and documentsnotification in accordance to policy. Organizes and sets priorities in order to complete work assignments in a timely manner. Able to multitask. Teaches procedures for which he/she is 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 existingassays. 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 as needed and annual competency prior to deadlines, required to perform lab testing. Job Qualifications 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 program in 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 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 All students who will have completed a NAACLS accredited program within 6 months and would be eligible for national board exam would be considered. Preferred Qualifications ASCP Certification preferred MT/MLS or MLT considered for position;