Job Title:
Medical Technologist (MLS/MT/MLT) - Core Lab
Company: Kettering Medical Center Network
Location: Dayton, OH
Created: 2026-04-19
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Job Details Kettering Health Main Campus| Kettering|Full Time|Third Shift Responsibilities & Requirements Job Responsibilities * Performs accurate testing, recognizing abnormal or unusual results. * Reports timely results accurately, in writing, verbally, by fax or computer. * Notifies appropriate persons as necessary. * Performs and records instrument checks, and quality control. * Performs routine equipment maintenance and calibration. * Identifies QC issues and initiates proper corrective action. * Follows instruction for analyzer operation and reagent preparation. * Documents and notifies lab leadership appropriately. * Demonstrates current knowledge of computer functions and departmental policies and procedures. * Actively engages in laboratory communications and staff meetings. * Properly prepares samples for testing, including proper labeling, specimen preservation and transport and safe handling techniques. * Demonstrates and understands the appropriate handling and reporting of proficiency samples. * Notifies appropriate care giver by telephone of critical results and corrected results and documentsnotification in accordance to policy. * Organizes and sets priorities in order to complete work assignments in a timely manner. * Able to multitask. * Teaches procedures for which he/she is deemed competent and evaluates trainees using established forms or examinations. * Understands and applies theory of disease process to testing and test results. * Understands and is able to perform accuracy, precision, and correlation studies for new and/or existingassays. * Provides assistance in areas such as: work schedules, student and staff training, supply inventory, purchasing, performance improvement, and compliance plan. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Maintains as needed and annual competency prior to deadlines, required to perform lab testing. Job Qualifications * A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university including courses in biological science, chemistry and mathematics AND successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Medical Laboratory Science program or BS/BA program in related science that meets requirements for certification. * MT/MLS (ASCP) or MT/MLS (AMT) required or(ASCP) categorical certification and a BS or BA in related science OR * An associate degree from an accredited college/university in Medical Laboratory Science or a related science including 60 semester hours of academic credit including 6 semester hours of chemistry and 6 semester hours of biology or graduation from a military medical laboratory specialist program. * MLT (ASCP) or MLT (AMT) Required. OR * All students who will have completed a NAACLS accredited program within 6 months and would be eligible for national board exam would be considered. Preferred Qualifications * ASCP Certification preferred Overview Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.