Laboratory Technologist - Core Lab 2nd shift

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. is seeking a skilled laboratorian to perform routine and complex procedures across core lab areas, including immunology and molecular testing, with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and patient safety.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a lab science and involvement in quality assurance, competency training, and regulatory compliance, with ASCP preferred. Full-time, on-site position with a focus on collaborative patient care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
• ASCP certification preferred.
• Experience with laboratory procedures, quality control, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures in core lab areas with timely reporting.
• Maintains quality control, equipment upkeep, and proper documentation.
• Upholds safety guidelines and regulatory requirements; uses PPE as required.
• Contributes to training and competency of staff, students, and fellows.
• Communicates effectively to resolve issues and support patient care.

Skills

Organizational and communication

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Interpersonal relationships

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical lab science or medical technology

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Full Time, 3:00PM-11:30PM, with rotating weekends and holidays, 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/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Chemicals/Medications, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Machinery, Repetitive hand/arm use, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: 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"