About the role

Kettering Health is a faith-based nonprofit healthcare system dedicated to promoting and restoring health through its network of medical centers. This role involves performing routine and complex laboratory tests to support patient diagnosis and treatment while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Laboratory testing Specimen processing Quality control Laboratory information systems Automated instrumentation Attention to detail Data analysis Safety protocols Critical thinking Troubleshooting Team collaboration Patient identification Inventory management PPE usage Hand hygiene

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Job Details

Kettering Health Main Campus l Kettering l Full-time l Nights

Responsibilities & Requirements

The Medical Lab Tech II performs routine and complex laboratory tests to support the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patient health. This role ensures the accuracy and reliability of laboratory results through careful specimen processing, quality control, and adherence to regulatory standards, contributing to patient safety and quality care. Performs other duties as assigned. All job responsibilities are to be carried out in alignment with Kettering Health's mission, vision, values, and B Safe program.

Required Education:

Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or related field from an accredited institution

Required Work Experience:

None required.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) by a recognized certifying agency such as the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
must be obtained prior to start date

Skills:

Proficiency in laboratory information systems and automated instrumentation
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyze and interpret laboratory data
Knowledge of quality control and safety protocols
Critical thinking and troubleshooting abilities
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Competencies:

Employee demonstrates basic understanding of specimen requirements and handling.
Employee demonstrates proper patient and specimen identification to ensure patient safety.
Employee demonstrates understanding of laboratory supplies and inventory management.
Employee demonstrates understanding of safe practices and PPE usage for tasks being performed.
Employee demonstrates consistent hand hygiene practices

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related discipline

Preferred Work Experience:

Two or more years of experience in a clinical laboratory, with proficiency in multiple laboratory disciplines

Preferred Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent

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