Registered Medical Laboratory Technician

Join Our Team as a Registered Medical Lab 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.

As a Registered Medical Lab Technician, you will be at the forefront of our laboratory operations, conducting a wide range of tests and ensuring the accuracy of results that our physicians depend on for diagnosis and treatment. Your meticulous attention to detail and dedication to quality will contribute to the well-being of countless individuals. Our state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative environment offer an ideal setting for professional growth and advancement.

We value the unique skills and perspectives that each team member brings to the table. Your expertise, combined with our supportive and dynamic workplace, will empower you to make a meaningful impact every day.

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital, 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Hours

• Full time, 80 hours bi-weekly
• Day shift
• Weekend and Holiday rotation

Job Overview

This position is responsible for performing a full range of laboratory tests, confirming the accuracy of test results, and reporting laboratory findings to doctors, pathologists, or other physicians. This position may work in various areas of the laboratory, including Transfusion Service, Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology/Immunology, Toxicology, Special Chemistry, and Fibrinolysis. The role involves operating and maintaining a variety of laboratory instruments and utilizing the laboratory computer system in the performance of duties. Strict adherence to established policies and procedures is required, and the position operates under the supervision of a general supervisor or medical technologist. Direct supervision is not required for specimen processing, test performance, or result reporting.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree (Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree)
• Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent (Certification must be obtained within one year of hire)
• Must be a graduate of an approved MLT program and be certified by ASCP or equivalent or registry eligible
• Up to 1 year of clinical experience as required by the MLT program at a hospital

Job Responsibilities

• Ability to prioritize, organize, and handle the quantity of work
• Ensure the accuracy, quality, and completeness of work
• Receive, delegate, and complete complex assignments
• Apply judgment and problem-solving skills
• Maintain overall procedure knowledge and quality assurance knowledge, including documentation as needed

Working Conditions

• 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.<