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Southwest General

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Middleburg Heights, OH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/11/2026

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What they do

A Medical Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests in toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology laboratories, which provide information for medical patient diagnosis and treatment. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories.

$51,972 / year median in Ohio

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years! Why work at SWGHC? In addition to the outstanding culture, we offer great benefits, no rotating shifts, free parking and are close to the turnpike and I71. Come join our team! #loveajobthatlovesyouback

MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Southwest General's fully automated laboratory serves all areas of the health system including the emergency departments with blood bank, clinical chemistry, hematology, microbiology, histology and more. With many of our techs being generalists, our laboratory is a great place to learn and grow and we welcome both new and experienced lab professionals.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs laboratory testing for all CLIA complexity levels. Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits. Evaluates and resolves technical problems requiring independent judgment and critical thinking skills. Performs and evaluates quality control, quality assurance, and quality improvement functions. Demonstrates ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. Participates in other laboratory functions per position responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Associate degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, or Biology with specific required courses plus one (1) year ASCP approved Medical Lab Technology training program required.

Required length of experience:

Minimum 1 year microbiology experience required. Required licensure, certification, and/or registry: Registry Eligible or MLT (ASCP) Medical Laboratory Technician Certified, Medical Technician Certified, MT (ASCP) Medical Laboratory Scientist Certified, MLS (ASCP) or Medical Technician Certified, MT (AMT) required.