Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Central Processing Area

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist to provide oversight in the Central Processing Area, with focus on the send-out area and Lab Customer Service.

You will help with workflows, billing-related processes, and coordination to ensure accurate, timely patient care, while mentoring staff and contributing to learning materials and competency exams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Or an Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology AND a Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• ASCP certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in the Central Processing Area, including send-out and Lab Customer Service functions.
• Assist with operational workflows and billing-related processes to support patient care.
• Participate in orientation and training of new staff; develop learning materials and competency exams.
• Provide training summaries, support staff evaluations, technical procedure writing, and staff supervision.

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology AND Bachelor's degree in chemical or biological science

Job description

Current Employees and Students: Please log in to Workday to use the internal job search and application process.

Scope of Position

Central Processing Area encompasses specimen collection and receipt, specimen processing, specimen distribution, send out referral testing, and client services within the Department of Clinical Laboratories. The Central Processing Area is staffed 24 hours per day, Sunday through Saturday.

Position Summary

The Lead Medical Technologist supports daily operations within the Central Processing Area, with focused oversight of the send-out area and Lab Customer Service functions. This role assists with operational workflows, billing-related processes, and coordination of services to support accurate, timely, and efficient patient care. The Lead Medical Technologist helps with the orientation and training of new staff within their assigned areas and may participate in the interview process for Lab Customer Service candidates. Responsibilities also include assisting with development and maintenance of learning materials, competency exams, and ongoing educational resources for staff. Administrative duties include providing training summaries, input on staff evaluations, technical procedure writing and implementation, supervision of staff, and record keeping. The Lead Medical Technologist works under the direction of the division director(s) and lab manager.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology AND Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science. 2 years of relevant experience required. ASCP certification required within 1 year of hire.

Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with the online application. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.