Lab Services Technologist-IRP-East Hospital

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking medical center as a Medical Laboratory Technician, where you will play a crucial role in providing timely and accurate laboratory services. In this dynamic environment, you will perform both automated and manual testing procedures, ensuring quality control and supporting healthcare professionals with critical patient information. This position offers the opportunity to train new staff and contribute to the education of medical technology students. If you're passionate about laboratory science and dedicated to patient care, this role is an exciting opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or biological science required.
• Must obtain MT certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine automated and manual laboratory procedures.
• Manages inquiries regarding patient results and specimen collection.

Skills

Medical Technology

Biological Science

Quality Control

Interpersonal Skills

Cognitive Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology

MT Certification

Tools

Laboratory Computer System

Job description

Scope of Position

The East Clinical Laboratory provides comprehensive, time sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria. The East laboratory performs Chemistry, Immunochemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Urinalysis, various Manual Testing, Rapid Covid, Rapid Influenza, Manual Body Fluid and CSF cell counts and differentials as well as Transfusion Services and Central Processing. The lab provides training for new staff and medical technology students. The laboratory is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Position Summary

The Medical laboratory technician performs routine automated and manual procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results. Manages phone inquiries regarding patient results, specimen collection and testing frequency. RRL staff uses the laboratory computer system to review report and call critical values to various healthcare professionals. Laboratory staff performs and documents quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance on instrumentation. The laboratory also provides training for new staff and medical technology students. Medical laboratory technologists work under the direction of the Lab manager, lead technologist.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Bachelors degree in medical technology or biological science with MT certification. Must obtain MT certification within one year from the date of hire.

On going: Meets mandatory hospital education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence

in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions

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