Med Lab Tech Processing

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician-Processor (MLT-Processor) to cover the Central Processing Area duties, including specimen processing, test entry, and requisition verification. You will handle customer service tasks and participate in quality control and inventory activities, with weekend/holiday rotations as required.

Strong emphasis on accurate processing, problem resolution, and ongoing professional development within a 24/7 facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree or higher preferred in medical laboratory technology or biological science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing and manual computer test order entry; verify laboratory test requisitions.
• Provide customer service by answering telephone inquiries and resolving testing sample issues with physician orders or specimen collection errors.
• Participate in quality control and quality improvement activities; assist with inventory control.
• Engage in professional development and continuing education within the Central Processing Area.
• Cover weekends and holidays as scheduled by the manager.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Quality control

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in medical laboratory technology or biological science

Job description

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

This Medical Laboratory Technician-Processor (MLT-Processor) is responsible for covering the duties and responsibilities of the Central Processing area as applicable within division of the Clinical Laboratories. Performs specimen processing, manual computer test order entry; verification of laboratory test requisition entry, and customer service related duties such as answering telephone inquiries and problem resolution of testing samples with physician order and/or specimen collection errors. The MLT-Processor also participates in quality control, continuous quality improvement activities, inventory control, professional development and continuing education within the area. The MLT-Processor positions assigned to cover the Central Processing Area are required to rotate weekends and holidays per manager-approved weekend/holiday schedule and/or as operational necessity dictates due to staffing issues where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: High school education required; Associates degree or higher preferred in medical laboratory technology or biological science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

For Hire: High school education required; Associates degree or higher preferred in medical laboratory technology or biological science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.