Laboratory Technician

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Westerville, OH, is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform accurate and timely processing, testing, and result reporting in a clinical lab setting. The role may involve phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, and storage within a compliant, safe environment.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and an Associate’s Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology (or equivalent military training).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, OR successful completion of military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks and Military Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) experience required.
• ASCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex lab procedures and tests in the laboratory information system, including phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, reporting, and storage.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws and regulations and reviews procedures as required.
• Provides service excellence and quality patient care through effective communication and problem solving.
• Maintains a safe environment and follows PPE guidelines, reporting spills and hazardous situations.
• Participates in quality assurance, education programs, and department meetings.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Processing

Reporting

Storage

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Job description

Overview

As Needed

Job Description Summary

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

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 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

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Associate’s Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, OR successful completion of 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), required.

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