Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories • Dayton, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician works in the Blood Transfusion Service Department at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. This is a full-time day-shift position, scheduled from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with weekend and holiday rotation. The role performs laboratory testing and routine equipment and reagent maintenance while following established procedures, quality standards, and safety policies. It also includes recording and reporting results, addressing client questions, and helping train new employees and students.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Medical Laboratory Science (MLT/MLS/CLS).
• ASCP or AMT certification, eligibility for certification, or comparable certification is required.
• Visual acuity and hand-finger dexterity to work at a computer for extended periods; ability to enter and analyze data accurately in a potentially noisy environment and read small print on labels.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds with both hands for distances up to 50 yards, and lift up to 50 pounds from the floor to approximately five feet.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate specimen types and operate clinical laboratory pipetting devices.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and repeatedly walk short distances.
• Ability to work with exposure to biohazard substances and hazardous chemicals and comply with company safety, ergonomic, health, and PPE policies.
• Complete required safety training and health evaluations in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests accurately and efficiently in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform and document daily and routine maintenance and quality control for testing equipment and reagents.
• Identify problems involving instruments, reagents, test results, or supplies and initiate troubleshooting procedures.
• Accurately, completely, and legibly record results; use computer systems to generate results and appropriately notify clients of panic values.
• Address client questions and problems courteously and efficiently while following department policies and procedures.
• Participate in training new employees and students in appropriate technical areas.
• Comply with corporate integrity and safety policies of CompuNet Clinical Laboratories.
• Perform other duties as required to contribute to the overall effectiveness of CompuNet Clinical Laboratories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree