Clinical Lab Svcs-Lead-Critical Care Lab

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is looking for a Lead Medical Technologist to oversee daily operations in the Chemistry area of the Critical Care Laboratory. The ideal candidate will manage specialized procedures and ensure high-quality test results. This role demands strong leadership skills and laboratory experience, including competency in hematology.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or biological science, accompanied by relevant certification and experience. A background check will be required for final candidates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, Associates Degree, or biological science degree with MT or MLT certification.
• MT with 3 years or MLT with 5 years clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Must understand Westgard rules.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the Chemistry area in the lab.
• Leadership within the critical care laboratory.
• Perform specialized automated and manual laboratory procedures.

Skills

Knowledge in hematology

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or biological science

MT or MLT certification

Job description

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Scope of Position

The Critical Care Laboratory provides comprehensive, time‑sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria. The Critical Care Laboratory utilizes a total laboratory automated system that delivers specimens to automated chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, blood gases, immunochemistry and coagulation analyzers. The lab provides training for residents, new staff and medical technology students. The laboratory is staffed 24 hours per day, Sunday through Saturday.

Position Summary

This Lead Medical Technologist directs the daily operations of the Chemistry area and provides leadership within the critical care laboratory. The technologist performs specialized automated and manual laboratory procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results, and is directly responsible for the technical quality of tests performed in the laboratory. Administrative duties might 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 Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in medical technology, Associates Degree or biological science degree with MT or MLT certification. Prefer a MT with 3 years of clinical laboratory experience or MLT with 5 years clinical laboratory experience. Must have knowledge in the focused area of hematology and understand Westgard rules. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and supervisory experience preferred.

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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

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