Entry Level Medical Technologist Jobs
New grad medical technologist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or clinical rotation experience can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Animal Care & Pet Services, and Education, with employers like Mercy Health, WVU Medicine, and Allegheny Health Network hiring at this level now.
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Certified Medical Technologist II, Full-Time, Third Shift
UC Health is hiring a full-time Certified Medical Technologist II for the lab department for third shift at West Chester Hospital.
The Certified Medical Technologist II performs routine and complex laboratory analyses, identifies and corrects problems developing alternatives when necessary, stays current in laboratory theory and technique, assumes responsibility for problem solving, and requires the exercise of independent judgment and interpretation.
About West Chester Hospital
West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.
West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati
Job Responsibilities
- Engages in population appropriate communication.
- Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
- Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
- Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
- Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems
- Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
- Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
- Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
- Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
- Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing as defined by CLIA.
- Performs special analyses that require advanced evaluation and judgment skills. Uses set protocols and guidelines and independent judgment to evaluate the credibility and accuracy of test results.
- Performs work in an efficient manner by coordinating testing steps to achieve maximum productivity.
- Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training including routine preventive maintenance, reagent preparation, calibrations, and safety checks.
- Recognizes and assumes responsibility for instrument, equipment and reagent problems. Keeps appropriate persons informed as necessary.
- Maintains currency in the field through completion of all mandatory competencies and training modules, regular review of departmental policies and procedures and participation in continuing education opportunities.
- Provides instruction for students and new associates.
- Performs and records all quality control procedures. Evaluates the results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated.
- Performs on-going data analysis to detect trends, problems, etc. and undertakes specialized corrective actions.
- Keeps appropriate person(s) informed of ongoing problems and resolution of problems.
- Obtains blood specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture within scope of training and demonstrated competency.
- Competently accessions, triages and processes specimens in preparation for testing and transit. Evaluates samples for acceptability.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Minimum Required: Associate degree in a clinical laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology.
- Preferred: A bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science OR medical technology.
- Required: MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), or MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent.
- Preferred: Laboratory experience.
- Required: Knowledge of specimen requirements; must be familiar with laboratory terminology, laboratory assay schedules and expected turnaround times; ability to read and comprehend written information; ability to effectively and efficiently perform a variety of job duties in a stressful, fast paced environment.
- Preferred: Keyboarding skills
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
Join our team as a Certified Medical Technologist II in our core lab department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer.
Certified Medical Technologist II, Full-Time, Third Shift
UC Health is hiring a full-time Certified Medical Technologist II for the lab department for third shift at West Chester Hospital.
The Certified Medical Technologist II performs routine and complex laboratory analyses, identifies and corrects problems developing alternatives when necessary, stays current in laboratory theory and technique, assumes responsibility for problem solving, and requires the exercise of independent judgment and interpretation.
About West Chester Hospital
West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.
West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati
Job Responsibilities
- Engages in population appropriate communication.
- Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks.
- Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment.
- Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient.
- Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary.
- Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems
- Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately.
- Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms.
- Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely.
- Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
- Performs waived, moderately complex, and highly complex testing as defined by CLIA.
- Performs special analyses that require advanced evaluation and judgment skills. Uses set protocols and guidelines and independent judgment to evaluate the credibility and accuracy of test results.
- Performs work in an efficient manner by coordinating testing steps to achieve maximum productivity.
- Operates, maintains, and repairs clinical laboratory equipment within the scope of training including routine preventive maintenance, reagent preparation, calibrations, and safety checks.
- Recognizes and assumes responsibility for instrument, equipment and reagent problems. Keeps appropriate persons informed as necessary.
- Maintains currency in the field through completion of all mandatory competencies and training modules, regular review of departmental policies and procedures and participation in continuing education opportunities.
- Provides instruction for students and new associates.
- Performs and records all quality control procedures. Evaluates the results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated.
- Performs on-going data analysis to detect trends, problems, etc. and undertakes specialized corrective actions.
- Keeps appropriate person(s) informed of ongoing problems and resolution of problems.
- Obtains blood specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture within scope of training and demonstrated competency.
- Competently accessions, triages and processes specimens in preparation for testing and transit. Evaluates samples for acceptability.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Minimum Required: Associate degree in a clinical laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology.
- Preferred: A bachelor’s degree in clinical laboratory science OR medical technology.
- Required: MT(ASCP), MLS(ASCP), or MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent.
- Preferred: Laboratory experience.
- Required: Knowledge of specimen requirements; must be familiar with laboratory terminology, laboratory assay schedules and expected turnaround times; ability to read and comprehend written information; ability to effectively and efficiently perform a variety of job duties in a stressful, fast paced environment.
- Preferred: Keyboarding skills
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
Join our team as a Certified Medical Technologist II in our core lab department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching—a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is an EEO employer.
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Entry Level Medical Technologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level medical technologist job?
Employers hiring at the entry level prioritize candidates who have completed clinical rotations, externships, or laboratory internships during their degree program. Holding or actively pursuing certification from ASCP or AMT signals readiness to hire managers. Tailoring your application to highlight hands-on lab skills, specific analyzers you have operated, and any coursework in hematology, microbiology, or chemistry gives you a clear edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level medical technologists?
Companies hiring entry level medical technologists right now include Mercy Health, WVU Medicine, and Allegheny Health Network, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hospital systems, regional reference laboratories, and outpatient clinic networks tend to post the highest volume of openings for new and recent graduates.
Are there remote entry level medical technologist jobs?
Yes, though most medical technologist roles require hands-on laboratory work and are on-site. About 0% of entry level medical technologist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve roles in laboratory information systems, quality assurance review, or telephonic pathology support rather than bench work.
Are these new grad medical technologist jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior medical technologist roles alongside other entry level postings. A new grad-friendly listing typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotations or internships in place of full-time history, and does not require prior independent bench experience. Searching by posting language like "new graduate" or "no experience required" helps narrow to these openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level medical technologists?
Entry Level medical technologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Animal Care & Pet Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they operate high-volume clinical laboratories with structured training programs and consistent demand for credentialed laboratory professionals across testing disciplines.