Laboratory Technologist -Histopathology Core

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform accurate processing, testing, and reporting with emphasis on quality control and customer service. The role requires a Bachelor’s in MLS or related science and ASCP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, adherence to procedures, and collaboration with lab teams to ensure safe, accurate results in a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in medical laboratory science or a chemical/physical/biological science from an accredited institution is required.
• ASCP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely processing, testing, and reporting.
• Provide preventive maintenance, quality control, and customer service.
• Uphold laws and regulations related to position.
• Maintain knowledge of techniques and protocols lab-wide.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in MLS or related science

Related chemical/physical/biological science

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Overview

Schedule: Full-Time, 9AM-5:30PM with rotating weekends and holidays on call, Benefits Eligible

Job Description Summary

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

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

Bachelor’s Degree in medical laboratory science; or a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution, required.

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, 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
• 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

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