Laboratory Co-op

Join TriHealth as a Laboratory Co-op at Good Samaritan Hospital – Western Ridge! TriHealth offers Allied Health Science students a meaningful pathway to launch their laboratory careers through hands‑on clinical experience, structured mentorship, and a clear route to certification. In this role, students gain essential exposure to waived and moderate complexity testing while developing critical skills in accuracy, prioritization, judgment, and problem‑solving - all within a supportive, team‑driven environment committed to learning and professional growth. Upon completing the agreed‑upon education and training route, students become eligible to apply for Registry‑Eligible MT/MLT positions across TriHealth’s laboratory locations, creating a direct bridge from student experience to a rewarding professional role. TriHealth’s mission‑centered culture, commitment to developing future laboratory professionals, and strong internal advancement opportunities make it an ideal place to begin and grow a career in clinical laboratory science. Location: Good Samaritan Hospital Work Schedule: Full-Time (80 hours bi-weekly) Evening Shift Weekend Commitment Rotating Holiday Commitment No On Call Commitment Incentives & Benefits: In addition to a comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement - this role offers competitive shift differentials, with the opportunity to earn up to an additional $7 per hour based on shift, hours worked, and organizational guidelines. Please view our benefits page Job Requirements: Currently enrolled in an approved program for specific field of study in Allied Health (Required) Clinical training in an approved program as described above (Required) Job Overview: Students of Allied Health Science programs and/or their equivalent as defined by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) are required to obtain specific education, clinical training and experience to qualify to take a certification examination. This position allows them to assist with waived and moderate complexity testing to obtain such clinical training and experience. An individual agrees to a specific route (education and training) and the time in which they will complete this route when hired. Upon completion, they are eligible to apply for any open MT/MLT positions at TriHealth Laboratory locations as Registry-Eligible. This position is designed to encourage employees to obtain certification and to pursue Registered Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Registered Medical Technologist (MT)/Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) positions within our laboratory. Job Responsibilities: Ability to Prioritize/Organize/Handle Quantity of Work Accuracy/Quality/Completeness of Work Complex Assignments Received/Delegated/Completed Judgement Skills/Problem Solving Skills Retrieving data. Wait a few seconds and try to cut or copy again. Working Conditions: Climbing - Rarely Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently Kneeling - Rarely Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely Lifting Pulling - Rarely Pushing - Rarely Reaching - Frequently Sitting - Frequently Standing - Frequently Stooping - Occasionally Talking - Consistently Thinking/Reasoning - Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Consistently Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking – Frequently TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 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: ALWAYS... 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: ALWAYS... Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests. Value: ALWAYS... 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 our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste. Engage: ALWAYS... Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community #J-18808-Ljbffr TriHealth