<p>Job Description</p> <p>At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.</p> <p>Cincinnati Children's is:</p> <ul> <li>Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years </li><li>Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding </li><li>Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2024) </li><li>One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune </li><li>Consistently certified as great place to work </li><li>A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability </li><li>Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) </li></ul> <p>Hours: M-F 3pm-11:30pm shift or location may rotate as needed, every third weekend Saturdays 8am-7pm Sundays 12pm-7pm</p> <p>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li> <p>Departmental Support- Conduct, direct or assist in special projects, evaluations, experiments or research. Participate in regularly schedule cross trained rotation and demonstrate continued competency in various sections of the Clinical Laboratory. Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions. Participate in establishing job requirements and goals; perform duties at the desired level of competency.</p> </li><li> <p>Technical Skills and Knowledge- Possess the appropriate skills and theory necessary to independently perform a variety of laboratory tests. Show competency of skills. Operate instruments; perform checks, calibrations, preventative maintenance, basic troubleshooting from written guidelines. Perform and report Quality Control Procedures. Identify Q.C. failures and corrects malfunctions identified. Prepare sample for analysis. Store and preserve specimen. Prepare reagents, assist with the monitoring supply inventories, receive and stock supplies. Perform registration and sample collection as required by location. Perform routine procedures within respective discipline, including the collection and analysis of data which will affect decisions regarding patient care. Assists with development of new procedures and updating of existing procedures. Will train bench personnel and students in bench procedures once proficient in basic as well as some advanced skills. Functions as a key operator for testing systems, coordinating activities of quality control, maintenance, and inventory management. May serve as superuser for the laboratory information system.</p> </li><li> <p>Customer Service- Maintain/manage strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders. Respond to requests quickly and effectively. Identify, understand, and meet customer needs and expectations. Communicate any relevant information to clients, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Professional Development- Maintain currency in the field, including maintenance of any necessary licensure/certification, through continuing education, conferences, meetings, in-services, networking, literature, and/or seminars. Attend all mandatory CCHMC training sessions. Implement obtained knowledge/skills into one's own work, the department, and/or the organization. Assume responsibility for one's own professional growth and development. May participate in internal/external professional committees, agencies, councils, and/or activities.</p> </li><li> <p>Quality and Accountability- Perform accurate, precise work with a consistently low error rate. Maintain awareness of sectional needs and contributes ones skills and abilities to meet those needs. Assume responsibility for ones own actions. Follow through tasks to completion. Understand and comply with applicable policies, guidelines, regulations, and/or accreditation standards. Document compliance as necessary. Maintain compliance with CCHMC Core Standards and code of ethics. May be responsible for ensuring that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective and/or efficient environment for employees, patients and/or families. Participates in accreditation activities through conducting standards assessments and evaluation for annual internal and external inspections.</p> </li></ul> <p>JOB QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science OR associate degree in related science.</p> </li><li> <p>Lab Tech I - 0-2 years of experience</p> </li><li> <p>Lab Tech II - 2+ years of experience with bachelor's, 4 years of experience with associate degree.</p> </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Certified MLS or MLT through national certifying agency. </li></ul> <p>Market Leading Benefits Including*:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.</p> </li><li> <p>Competitive retirement plans</p> </li><li> <p>Tuition reimbursement for continuing education</p> </li><li> <p>Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners</p> </li><li> <p>Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs</p> </li><li> <p>Referral bonus program for current staff!</p> </li><li> <p>Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group</p> </li><li> <p>Physical and mental health wellness programs</p> </li><li> <p>Relocation assistance available for qualified positions</p> </li><li> <p>Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type</p> </li></ul> <p>Primary Location</p> <p>Anderson Outpatient</p> <p>Schedule</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Shift</p> <p>Evening (United States of America)</p> <p>Department</p> <p>Anderson Labs</p> <p>Employee Status</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>FTE</p> <p>1</p> <p>Weekly Hours</p> <p>40</p> <p>Comprehensive job description provided upon request.</p> <p>Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability</p>