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Job Overview: This role is responsible for conducting a full range of laboratory tests, ensuring the accuracy of test results, and providing findings to physicians, pathologists, or other healthcare providers. The position may involve work in various laboratory areas, including Transfusion Services, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology/Immunology, Toxicology, Special Chemistry, and Fibrinolysis. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, utilizing laboratory systems, strictly adhering to established policies and procedures, and working under the guidance of a general supervisor while maintaining independence. Direct supervision is not required for specimen processing, test performance, or result reporting.
Job Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field, OR clinical experience and MLT education equivalent to MT certification. Equivalent experience is accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Certification: American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) MT certification.
- Training: Clinical training in medical technology.
- Experience: 1-2 years of clinical experience in a related field.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prioritizing, organizing, and managing workload efficiently.
- Ensuring accuracy, quality, and completeness of work.
- Handling complex assignments with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrating sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills.
- Maintaining thorough knowledge of procedures and quality assurance processes, including proper documentation.
Working Conditions:
- Physical Activities: Climbing (rarely), kneeling (rarely), lifting 50+ lbs. (rarely), lifting <50 lbs. (occasionally), pulling (occasionally), pushing (occasionally), reaching (occasionally), sitting (occasionally), standing (frequently), stooping (occasionally), walking (frequently).
- Sensory Activities: Frequent conversation and auditory awareness of other sounds; consistent color and near visual acuity; frequent far visual acuity.
- Other Activities: Talking and using hands 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
Job keywords:
Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Histologist Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technologist (Medical Lab Tech), Medical Technologist (MT), Microbiology Technologist |
