Clinical Lab Svcs-Lead - Critical Care

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University University Hospital – Rhodes Hall is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist for the Critical Care Laboratory. You will direct daily Chemistry operations, validate tests, and report results in collaboration with a co-lead.

The role requires MT/MLS with 3 years of experience or MLT with 5 years, strong leadership, and proficiency in Westgard rules, plus communication and scheduling duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology with ASCP/AMT, MLT Board Certification or with additional experience.
• MT/MLS with 3 years’ experience or MLT with 5 years clinical laboratory experience.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills; Westgard rules knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the Chemistry department and lead with a co-lead.
• Validate routine and specialty testing methods and report results.
• Manage scheduling, training, evaluations, and record keeping; interact with hospital leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology

ASCP/AMT or MLT Board Certification

MLT Certification with experience

Tools

EP Evaluator

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Clinical Lab Svcs-Lead - Critical Care# Careers## Clinical Lab Svcs-Lead - Critical CareApply: University Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: R161624Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Clinical Lab Svcs-Lead - Critical Care## Department:University Hospital | Critical Care LaboratorySCOPE OF POSITIONThe Critical Care Laboratory (CCL) provides comprehensive, time sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria. The CCL utilizes a state of the art total laboratory automation system that processes and delivers specimens to automated chemistry, immunochemistry, hematology, and coagulation analyzers. Additional areas of testing in the CCL include specialized coagulation, urinalysis, body fluid, blood gas, rapid molecular, and kit testing. The lab provides training for residents, new staff and medical technology students. The laboratory is staffed 24 hours per day, Sunday through Saturday and services all OSUWMC inpatient areas as well as the University Reference Laboratory and OSU Physician Office testing needs.Position SummaryThis Lead Medical Technologist directs the daily operations of the Chemistry department and team in partnership with a co-lead. The individual in this position will interact with all levels of laboratory and hospital leadership. This technologist also provides leadership within the Critical Care Laboratory, performs validation of routine and specialty testing methods, verifies and reports test requests and results, and is directly responsible for the technical quality of tests performed in the laboratory. Administrative duties include personnel evaluations for selected individuals, technical procedure writing/implementation, assisting with scheduling, training and record keeping. This technologist works under the direction of the division director(s) and lab manager. Minimum Education RequiredBachelor or Master of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with ASCP/AMT, MLT Board Certification or with additional experience, Associate of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with ASCP/AMT, MLT Board Certification is required. Required QualificationsMT/MLS with 3 years’ experience or MLT with 5 years clinical laboratory experience. Technical knowledge and experience in Chemistry testing is required. Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as a high degree of integrity, empathy, and work ethic. The ideal individual will also have strong leadership skills, be self-motivated, and have a desire to learn as well as possess strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills, knowledge and understanding of Westgard rules. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs EP Evaluator, and supervisory experience is preferred. A successful candidate will possess a high degree of organizational skill and a have team oriented, approach to management with a focus on inclusiveness.## Additional Information:## Location:University Hospital - Rhodes Hall (0354)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***