Registered Medical Laboratory Technician

Location: Good Samaritan Western Ridge - 6949 Good Samaritan Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45247

Work Hours:

• Full Time, 80 hours bi-weekly
• Second shift 
• Weekend and holiday rotation required.

Join Our Team as a Registered Medical Laboratory Technician

At TriHealth, we are driven by a shared commitment to excellence and innovation in healthcare. We believe that every test, analysis, and result plays a vital role in our mission to provide the highest standard of care to our patients.

Join us in our mission to advance healthcare and improve lives. Apply today and be part of a team that is passionate about making a difference.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for performing a full range of laboratory tests, confirming the accuracy of results, and reporting findings to physicians, pathologists, or other healthcare providers. The role may rotate through key laboratory areas including Transfusion Services, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology/Immunology, Toxicology, Special Chemistry, and Fibrinolysis.

Duties include operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, utilizing the lab computer system, and adhering to established protocols. While the position works under the supervision of a general supervisor or medical technologist, direct supervision is not required for specimen processing, test performance, or result reporting.

Job Requirements

• Associate’s Degree (or equivalent experience in lieu of degree)
• Graduate of an approved MLT program
• MLT certification by ASCP (or equivalent) or registry-eligible
• Certification must be obtained within one year of hire
• Clinical training as required by MLT program
• Up to 1 year of clinical experience in a hospital setting

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize, organize, and manage workload efficiently
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and completeness of laboratory work
• Handle complex assignments with sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of procedures and quality assurance practices, including documentation

• Climbing: Rarely
• Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Lifting 50+ lbs: Rarely
• Lifting <50 lbs: Occasionally
• Pulling: Occasionally
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Standing: Frequently
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Talking: Frequently
• Use of Hands: Frequently
• Color Vision: Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• 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 look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion to customers, team members, and the community.

Job keywords:

Medical Laboratory Technologist, Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Testing, Diagnostic Testing, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Operations, Test Accuracy, Quality Assurance, Pathology, Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Transfusion Services, Toxicology, Immunology, Special Chemistry, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Computer Systems, ASCP Certification, Lab Procedures, Medical Technology, Specimen Processing, Test Performance, Clinical Experience, Lab Management, Accurate Testing, Laboratory Compliance, Lab Technician, Lab Technology, Laboratory Results