Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories
Summary
Located at Miami Valley Hospital's Free Standing Emergency Department (Jamestown, OH). Part-Time (40 hours every two weeks), Day Shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) or Evening Shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM) with Weekend & Holiday Rotation.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Perform all tests in an accurate and efficient manner following established policies and procedures.
- Perform and record daily and/or routine maintenance and quality control on all equipment or reagents used for testing.
- Recognize problems with instruments, reagents, test results and/or supplies and initiates problem solving procedures.
- Record all results in an accurate, complete and readable format, utilizes computer systems correctly to generate results and notifies clients appropriately of panic value results.
- Address client related questions and problems in a courteous and efficient manner, following department policies and procedures.
- Participate in training of new employees and students in appropriate technical areas.
- Comply with all corporate integrity and safety policies of CompuNet Clinical Laboratories.
- Contribute to the overall effectiveness of CompuNet Clinical Laboratories by performing other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Associates or Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Medical Laboratory Science (MLT/MLS/CLS).
- ASCP or AMT certification (or eligible) or comparable required.
Physical & Safety Demands
- Visual acuity and hand-finger dexterity to work at computer for extended periods.
- Perform accurate data entry and data analysis in a potentially noisy environment.
- Complete integrity and accuracy in test performance and results reporting.
- Read/see small print on labels.
- Lift and carry, with both hands, weights up to 20 pounds for distances up to 50 yards.
- Lift a weight up to 50 pound from the floor to an approximate height of five feet.
- Manual dexterity to be able to manipulate various specimen types as well as the fine motor skills required to operate the various pipetting devices common to the clinical laboratory.
- Stand for extended periods of time.
- Repeatedly walk short distances.
- Will have exposure to biohazard substances and hazardous chemicals.
- Be familiar with and adhere to safety, ergonomic and health policies of the Company.
- Comply with all PPE requirements when in the laboratory or other biohazard areas.
- Complete required safety training and health evaluations in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Associates or Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Medical Laboratory Science (MLT/MLS/CLS)
- ASCP or AMT certification (or eligible) or comparable required
- Perform accurate laboratory tests following established policies and procedures
- Perform and record routine maintenance and quality control on equipment and reagents
- Recognize problems with instruments, reagents, test results and supplies and initiate problem solving
- Record results accurately and utilize computer systems to generate results
- Notify clients appropriately of panic value results
- Address client questions and problems courteously and efficiently
- Participate in training of new employees and students
- Comply with corporate integrity and safety policies
- Visual acuity and hand-finger dexterity for extended computer work
- Accurate data entry and data analysis in a potentially noisy environment
- Integrity and accuracy in test performance and results reporting
- Read small print on labels
- Lift and carry up to 20 pounds for distances up to 50 yards
- Lift up to 50 pounds from floor to five feet
- Manual dexterity to manipulate specimens and operate pipetting devices
- Stand for extended periods
- Walk short distances repeatedly
- Work with exposure to biohazard substances and hazardous chemicals
- Adhere to safety, ergonomic and health policies
- Comply with PPE requirements in laboratory and biohazard areas
- Complete required safety training and health evaluations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- 403b Match
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Time
- Personal Time
Company overview
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories is a leading clinical diagnostic laboratory founded in 1986 and headquartered in Moraine, Ohio. As a CLIA/CAP certified, full-service laboratory, CompuNet serves the healthcare needs of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana residents with over 2,000 accessible, responsive, and reliable lab tests for physicians, hospitals, patients, and employers. The company operates with a patient-first philosophy, offering direct-to-consumer testing that requires no doctor's referral, accepts most insurance forms, and provides results typically within 24 hours. CompuNet maintains state-of-the-art facilities and invests in emerging technologies to stay at the forefront of laboratory medicine, including advanced testing capabilities such as Cystatin C with eGFR and remote database integrations. The company has established a strong reputation among healthcare professionals through its commitment to accuracy, timely results, and community-focused approach to diagnostic services. With approximately 201-500 employees, CompuNet continues to expand its service offerings while maintaining high standards of quality and patient care.