Registry Eligible Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Overview: 

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and the accurate reporting of results in adherence to established laboratory protocols and procedures.

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 Requirements:

• Education:  Associate's Degree in a related field.
• Licensure/Certification:  MLT certification by ASCP OR an equivalent registration, OR completion of a recognized technician training program. Eligibility for MLT certification.
• Experience:  Up to 1 year of experience, including internship training.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prioritize, organize, and efficiently manage workload to handle the volume of work effectively.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and completeness in all work performed.
• Execute complex assignments with minimal supervision and provide support as needed.
• Apply sound judgment and effective problem-solving skills to resolve issues.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of laboratory procedures and quality assurance protocols, ensuring proper documentation when required.

Working Conditions: This position involves a combination of physical and cognitive demands, including:

• Physical Demands:

1. Rarely: climbing, kneeling, lifting over 50 lbs.
2. Occasionally: lifting under 50 lbs., pulling, pushing, reaching, stooping, and sitting.
3. Frequently: standing, walking, talking, hearing conversations or other sounds, and using hands for tasks.

• Visual and Hearing Requirements:

1. Consistently: near visual acuity.
2. Frequently: far visual acuity and color vision.
   
    

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