Clinical Lab Technician - Grove City (Contingent)

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Stringtown (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital seeks a qualified candidate for a laboratory role focused on accurate testing and patient care. Candidates should have an Associate’s degree in laboratory science or equivalent military training, along with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

The position entails performing technical procedures, quality control, and customer service in a team-oriented atmosphere. Familiarity with regulations and the ability to adapt communication styles for diverse patient needs are essential. Hours will vary, including weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• Must have Associate's degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
• Or high school diploma with military laboratory training.
• Preferred certification from ASCP.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures and functions accurately and timely.
• Maintain quality control and ensure service excellence.
• Assist in process development and improvement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

High school graduate with military medical laboratory procedures course

Job description

Overview

Contingent position. Hours will vary based on site needs. Weekend rotation required.

Job Description Summary

Performs accurate and timely processing, testing, and resulting. Provides preventive maintenance, quality control, and customer service.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine and complex technical procedures and functions in the laboratory information system in an adequate and timely manner; may include phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, reporting, and storage. Performs preventive maintenance, supply upkeep, and quality control with appropriate documentation, coordination, and communication.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and upholds applicable laws and regulations related to the position. Maintains knowledge of techniques, procedures, and protocols, lab-wide and within lab section. Reviews and acknowledges procedures as required.
• Delivers service excellence and quality patient care through adjusting communication styles to adapt to various cultural differences, addressing client concerns by researching problems and identifying resolutions, using basic troubleshooting skills, and efficiently handling interruptions and functions with changing environments or circumstances.
• Maintains a safe environment. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment as designated by lab area. Reports spills and hazardous situations immediately and acts appropriately. Follows established guidelines for disclosure of patient information.
• Assists in process development/improvement within the department including participating in quality assurance, continuing education programs, and department meetings.

Education Requirement

• Associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• OR be a high school graduate or equivalent and have successfully completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least a duration of 50 weeks and have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).

Certifications

American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, preferred.

Skills

• Organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and computer skills.
• Demonstrates discipline-specific technical skills.
• Maintain and foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently promoting a team environment.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Chemicals/Medications, Machinery, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Standing

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"