Kettering Health·Kettering, Ohio
The Medical Technologist performs accurate testing, recognizes abnormal results, and reports findings timely and accurately through various communication methods. Responsibilities also include performing and recording instrument checks, quality control, routine maintenance, and initiating corrective action for QC issues.
Job Details Kettering Health Main| Kettering|Full Time|Varied Shift We are looking for 4 -10 hour shifts either from 13:00-23:30 (mixed through week, with weekend rotation) or 18:00-04:30 (Wed-Sat fixed days).
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.
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. Overview 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 God’s 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.
Candidates need a baccalaureate degree with relevant science coursework and completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program, or an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Science with specific credit hours, or graduation from a military program. Certification as MT/MLS (ASCP/AMT) or MLT (ASCP/AMT) is required, though recent graduates eligible for board exams will be considered.
Market context
Ohio microbiology openings often reflect steady demand from hospitals and reference labs that need accurate organism identification, culture work, and timely reporting. These roles are competitive because employers usually want MLS/MT/MLT training, ASCP or AMT certification, and eligibility for national board exams or a NAACLS-accredited background. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and highlight microbiology bench experience before applying.
