Lead Medical Technologist, Critical Care Lab

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Critical Care Laboratory is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist to direct daily Chemistry department operations and collaborate with a co-lead to ensure high-quality testing across critical care services.

Responsibilities include validating methods, reporting results, and guiding staff with scheduling, training, and records. Strong leadership, communication, and a focus on quality are essential.

Qualifications

• MT/MLS with 3 years’ experience or MLT with 5 years clinical laboratory experience.
• Proficiency in Chemistry testing required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, integrity, empathy, and work ethic.
• Leadership skills, self-motivated, desire to learn, and good troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of Westgard rules.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the Chemistry department in partnership with a co-lead.
• Provide leadership within the Critical Care Laboratory.
• Validate routine and specialty testing methods and verify/test results.
• Maintain technical quality of tests and document procedures.
• Perform personnel evaluations for selected staff and assist with scheduling.
• Provide training and keep records; report to lab manager and division director.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Westgard rules

Education

BSc or MSc in Medical Laboratory Technology

MLT Certification/ASCP or AMT

Tools

EP Evaluator

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Ohio State University’s Critical Care Laboratory is seeking a Lead Medical Technologist to direct daily Chemistry department operations and collaborate with a co-lead to ensure high-quality testing across critical care services.

Responsibilities include validating methods, reporting results, and guiding staff with scheduling, training, and records. Strong leadership, communication, and a focus on quality are essential.