Laboratory Technician - Westerville Lab

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio seeks a laboratory professional to perform routine and complex tests, ensuring accurate processing, testing, and result reporting. The role involves phlebotomy, specimen handling, and maintaining quality control in a patient‑focused environment.

The candidate should have an Associate’s degree in a lab science with ASCP certification preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Field of study in medical laboratory technology or a chemical, physical or biological science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex technical procedures in the laboratory information system in an adequate and timely manner, including phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, reporting, and storage.
• Maintains knowledge of techniques, procedures, and protocols; reviews and acknowledges procedures as required.
• Delivers service excellence and quality patient care by adapting communication to diverse audiences and addressing problems with basic troubleshooting.
• Maintains a safe environment and follows PPE guidelines while reporting spills or hazards.
• Participates in quality assurance, continuing education, and department meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree

Science-related field preferred

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Benefits eligible- Mid shift 12:00PM-8:00PM with flexibility to come in earlier or later depending on staffing needs. Rotating weekend and holiday schedule.

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

• Associate's degree, required.
• Field of study in medical laboratory technology; or a chemical, physical or biological science, preferred.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

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.

Experience

(not specified)

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

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

(not specified)

"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"