Medical Lab Cl

Medical Technologist (MLS/MT/MLT) - Microbiology
Laboratory
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 14 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. Our mission is to live Gods love by promoting and restoring health. Our commitment to our patients is to help individuals be their best. With that context, safety is our top priority. We provide an integrated system of healthcare experts committed to providing exceptional care.

Performs accurate testing, recognizing abnormal or unusual results.
Reports timely results accurately, in writing, verbally, by fax or computer.
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.
Notifies appropriate care giver by telephone of critical results and corrected results and documents notification in accordance to policy.
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.
Provides assistance in areas such as: work schedules, student and staff training, supply inventory, purchasing, performance improvement, and compliance plan.
Maintains as needed and annual competency prior to deadlines, required 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 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.
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.
All students who will have completed a NAACLS accredited program within 6 months and would be eligible for national board exam would be considered.

This posting is for the Microbiology department of the clinical laboratory. There is currently no rotation through to other areas of the laboratory. Previous clinical microbiology experience preferred.