Lab Technologist/Technician - Core Lab 1st Shift

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Lab Technologist/Technician for the Core Lab on 1st shift. Responsibilities include processing, testing, reporting, and ensuring quality control in a high-complexity clinical lab environment. Some phlebotomy and specimen handling may be required.

Education requires a Bachelor's degree in lab science, with ASCP certification preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential to deliver accurate results and support team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and detail-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex lab procedures accurately and timely.
• May include phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, reporting and storage.
• Maintains quality control, preventive maintenance and documentation.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Discipline-specific technical skills

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Lab Science

ASCP certification (preferred)

Job description

## Lab Technologist/Technician - Core Lab 1st ShiftApply: Main Campus, Columbus, OH: Full time: Posted Today: R-28205**Overview:**Schedule: Full Time, 7AM-3:30PM, weekend & holiday rotation, benefits eligible**Job Description Summary:**Performs accurate and timely processing, testing, and resulting. Provides preventive maintenance, quality control, and customer service. Works in NCH Clinical Lab testing areas, including: CMI, Core Lab, Transfusion Services, POCT, Molecular, Diagnostic Immunology, AP doing high complexity testing, Offsite Labs performing moderate complexity testing.**Job Description:****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 position. Maintains knowledge of techniques, procedures, and protocols lab-wide and within lab section. Reviews and acknowledges procedures as required.* Delivers service excellence, One Team collaboration, and quality patient care through adjusting communication styles to adapt to various cultural differences, addressing 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 and improvement within the department including participating in quality assurance, continuing education programs, department meetings, and special projects.* Demonstrates the initiative and ability to provide feedback that is useful and assists in individual improvement. Assist with training and competency of employees, students, fellows, rotators, etc.**Education Requirement:**Education Requirement Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from accredited institution OR equivalent education and training as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii). **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/kneelFREQUENTLY: Chemicals/Medications, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Machinery, Repetitive hand/arm use, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Biohazard waste, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Color vision, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, 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\"