Certified Lab Scientist or Certified Lab Tech - 0.4 FTE

ZipRecruiter; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Prairie Ridge Health is seeking a Certified Lab Scientist or Lab Tech to join their Lab Department. This part-time role involves performing laboratory tests with high accuracy and reliability, supporting the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and certification, along with a commitment to quality and patient care.

Qualifications

• Certification must be obtained within 9 months of employment.
• One year of experience in a clinical laboratory performing highly complex testing.

Responsibilities

• Performing general laboratory testing in various areas.
• Developing and maintaining test procedures, troubleshooting technology.
• Supervising others in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor.

Skills

Accuracy

Reliability

Clinical Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Associate degree

Job description

Job Description

Prairie Ridge Health is looking for a team member to join our Lab Department in the role of Certified Lab Scientist or Certified Lab Tech. This position is 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week), Day/PM shift Monday - Friday, with an every 3rd weekend rotation. The role involves performing general laboratory testing in areas such as Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Transfusion Services, Coagulation, Microbiology, Serology, and Specimen processing with a high degree of accuracy and reliability.

POSITION SUMMARY

Lab Scientist

The Medical Technologist performs general laboratory testing in various areas with accuracy and reliability. The data is used in diagnosis and treatment of diseases across all ages. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining test procedures, troubleshooting technology and sample issues, exercising independent judgment, and potentially supervising others in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor. They make decisions on test result accuracy, instrument operation, and specimen suitability, using sound clinical judgment to prioritize tests and patients.

OR

Lab Tech I or II

The Clinical Laboratory Technician I performs similar testing duties, developing and maintaining test procedures, troubleshooting, and exercising independent judgment with minimal supervision, including decision-making about test results, instrument operation, and specimen suitability.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

Lab Scientist

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology and graduation from an accredited Medical Technology Program.
• Registered or eligible as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) with an accrediting agency such as ASCP or AMT, or qualified as a MT/CLS having passed the Federal Equivalence Exam (HEW). Certification must be obtained within 9 months of employment.
• Meets CLIA 88 requirements for highly complex testing.
• CPR certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.

OR

Lab Tech I

• Associate degree and completion of a 2-year CLT/MLT training program.
• Certified or eligible as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or MLT with an accrediting agency such as ASCP or AMT. Certification must be obtained within 9 months of hire.
• Meets CLIA 88 requirements for highly complex testing.
• One year of experience in a clinical laboratory performing highly complex testing.
• CPR certification obtained within 90 days of hire.

OR

Lab Tech II

• Associate degree and completion of a 2-year CLT/MLT training program.
• Certified or eligible as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or MLT with an accrediting agency such as ASCP or AMT. Certification must be obtained within 9 months of hire.
• Meets CLIA 88 requirements for highly complex testing.
• A minimum of five years' experience as a CLT/MLT.
• CPR certification obtained within 90 days of hire.

FTE: 0.4 (16 hours per week)

Shift: Monday-Friday Day/PM shift with every 3rd weekend rotation.

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