Medical Technologist (MLS/MT/MLT) - Blood Bank

Medical Technologist

Kettering Health Main Campus | Kettering | Full Time | Varied

Medical Technologist, Kettering Medical Center, Kettering, OH. Utilize understanding of underlying scientific principles of lab testing as well as tech, procedural & problem-solving aspects & demonstrate general comprehension of factors that affect health & disease. Recognize importance of proper test selection, numerous causes of discrepant test results & deviations of test results & ethics & perform a full range of chemical, microbiologic, immunologic, hematologic & immunohematologic lab procedures. Perform waived, moderately complex & highly complex testing as defined by CLIA. Perform accurate testing recognizing abnormal or unusual results, report timely results accurately & notify appropriate parties. Prep samples for testing, including labeling, specimen preservation & transport & safe handling techs. Demonstrate & understand appropriate handling & reporting of proficiency samples & understand & apply theory of disease process to testing & test results. Perform & record instrument checks & QC & routine equip maintenance & calibration & identify QC issues & initiate proper corrective action. Follow instructions for analyzer op & reagent prep & doc & notify lab leadership. Perform accuracy, precision & correlation studies for new & existing assays & notify caregiver of critical results & corrected results & doc notification. Teach procedures & evaluate trainees & review work of medical lab techs, lab assts & students. Demonstrate knowledge of comp functions & dept policies & procedures & actively engage in lab comms & staff meetings. Assist w/supply inventory, purchasing, perf improvement & compliance plan & maintain competency prior to deadlines.

Min req: Bachelor's in Medical Tech, Medical Lab Science, Biology, or a closely related field including courses in biological science, chemistry & math & ASCP or AMT Certification.