Clinical Lab Svcs-Lead - Critical Care

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan or alternative

Job summary

Ohio State University’s University Hospital is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist in the Critical Care Laboratory to oversee the Chemistry department’s daily operations. You will lead with a co-lead, validate routine and specialty tests, verify results, and uphold high technical quality across the lab.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience in Chemistry testing and familiarity with Westgard rules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or MS in Medical Laboratory Technology with ASCP/AMT or MLT board certification is required.
• ASCP/AMT or MLT board certification is required for the Associate degree path.
• MT/MLS with 3 years’ experience or MLT with 5 years of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily operations of the Chemistry department and team in partnership with a co-lead.
• Interact with laboratory and hospital leadership at all levels.
• Validate routine and specialty testing methods and verify/report test requests and results.
• Ensure technical quality of tests performed in the laboratory.
• Perform administrative duties including evaluations, procedure writing/implementation, scheduling, training and records.

Skills

Chemistry testing

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Westgard rules

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor or MS in Medical Laboratory Technology with ASCP/AMT/MLT board cert

ASCP/AMT or MLT board certification (Associate degree path)

Tools

EP Evaluator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clinical Lab Svcs-Lead - Critical Care Department: University Hospital | Critical Care Laboratory

This 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.

SCOPE OF POSITION

The 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.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor 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 Qualifications

MT/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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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