University Hospitals Urgent Care – Advancing Quality Care with Precision
Are you a detail-oriented lab professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Join University Hospitals Urgent Care's mission to deliver uncompromising care—one patient at a time. As a Laboratory Technologist (MLT), you’ll play a critical role in performing high-complexity testing, ensuring lab accuracy, and maintaining compliance—all while being a trusted member of our clinical support team.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- LIFE-Work Balance & Flexible Schedule: Full-time (3-day/12-hour shifts, 8 AM – 8 PM or 7 AM - 7 PM) – No overnight shifts, so you can prioritize both your career and personal life!
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Pet Insurance & more
- Paid Time Off & Holidays: Recharge and take care of yourself
- 401K with Company Match: Plan for your future
- Professional Growth: Certification reimbursement, leadership opportunities & professional development
- Wellness Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Wellness Initiatives
What You’ll Do
- Perform a broad range of lab testing without direct supervision, including RT-qPCR procedures and high-complexity testing
- Receive, accession, and process biological specimens; solve specimen collection and processing issues
- Execute and document quality control procedures and corrective actions per lab protocols
- Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment as needed
- Verify and report accurate results in a timely manner using EMR and instrument software systems
- Comply with OSHA, CLIA, COLA, and HIPAA regulations to ensure safety and accuracy
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Manage reagent and consumable inventory to ensure uninterrupted testing while minimizing waste and controlling costs.
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Participate in proficiency testing programs and regulatory readiness activities.
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Assist in training and demonstrating laboratory procedures and safe equipment operation to new team members.
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Participate in professional development, training, and competency activities as required by laboratory expansion or new technologies.
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Support laboratory operations by working overtime when needed, including flexibility to meet operational demands.
What You Bring to the Role
- Meets CLIA, CMS, and COLA requirements for high-complexity testing:
- Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology; OR
- Associate degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology; OR
- Equivalent education/training including:
- 60 semester hours including 24 hours in science/MLT coursework
- At least 3 months documented lab training in each tested specialty
- Candidates with advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) will not be considered
- Knowledge of molecular laboratory techniques; RT-qPCR experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills
- Effective communicator and collaborative team member
- Comfortable working 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Able to lift up to 25 pounds
Join University Hospitals Urgent Care and become part of a growing team redefining accessible healthcare. Bring your expertise to a collaborative, patient-focused environment where your precision powers better outcomes every day.
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