Laboratory Technician

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Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Reynoldsburg, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The laboratory technologist is responsible for performing complex toxicology and chemistry tests while ensuring accurate results and maintaining laboratory safety. They must also manage specimen processing, instrument maintenance, and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

This Laboratory Technician role requires an Associate or higher degree in a relevant science field, along with at least one year of clinical laboratory experience. Key responsibilities include performing complex toxicology and chemistry testing, maintaining specimen integrity, and ensuring accurate test results. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and customer service skills are essential for this position.

Job Description

Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions (LBHS) offers a full continuum of care, including outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential treatment, psychiatric services, and medication‑assisted treatment. We take pride in creating a welcoming, compassionate environment where individuals feel supported. Our team believes in every client’s ability to achieve recovery and rebuild meaningful, engaged lives in their communities.

Position: Laboratory Technologist

Job Summary: This position is responsible for performing laboratory tests, ensuring the accuracy of test results, and maintaining a safe and efficient laboratory environment. This position reports to the Director of Lab Operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Complete specimen preparation, processing, data entry and clerical duties while maintaining specimen integrity and identification.
  • Prepare and analyze samples using an LCMS/MS.
  • Handle samples in accordance with safety and other requirements to ensure sample integrity and safety of the personnel.
  • Perform moderate and high complexity toxicology and chemistry testing.
  • Program and process samples in a high complexity laboratory according to policy and procedures.
  • Accurately complete maintenance, sample processing and environment logs and checklists.
  • Maintain and demonstrate the technical expertise necessary in the laboratory
  • Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot instrument performance and display an understanding of quality control requirements related to test analysis.
  • Keep accurate records, including preparation, processing, and reporting of preliminary and final results.
  • Utilize the laboratory information system (LIS), electronic medical record (EMR) and other software systems as needed.
  • Maintain supply inventory and place orders as needed with supervisor.
  • Provide support in areas of collections, lab billing and quality control.
  • Maintain knowledge and assists the organization in complying with all regulatory agencies including COLA, OSHA, and HIPAA.
  • Complete required continuing education to remain current on licensure and regulatory requirements
  • Always maintain the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Provide outstanding customer service to internal and external customers.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Associate or higher degree in Clinical Laboratory, Medical Technology, Biology or Chemical science
  • Meet regulatory and CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing
  • Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
  • Must pass BCI check, all Corporate Compliance checks, and employment drug

Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Med Lab Science or biological science degree, with MT/MLS certification
  • Experience in clinical toxicology and LCMS operation
  • Knowledge of CLIA/COLA requirements and proficiency testing
  • Knowledge of Electronic Health Records Systems

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5p

Location: 6895 E Main St Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Our benefits package includes paid time off (PTO and sick time), paid holidays, medical/dental/vision, 401(k), life insurance, paid continuing education with supervision, parental leave, and eligibility for loan forgiveness programs.

LBHS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

LBHS adheres to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act as amended, Ohio Civil Rights Act, and all applicable rules and regulations. LBHS is an equal opportunity employer.

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Lighthouse Behavioral Health Solutions

At Lighthouse, substance use disorder treatment is more than just recovery – it’s individuals living and thriving again. Our compassionate team of caregivers provides substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health treatment services that are evidence-based and effective. Most importantly, we remove the barriers standing between our clients and access to care in their community: helping them restore their dignity, wellness, and joy for life. Caring is here. Belonging is here. Hope is here.
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