Med Lab Tech Processing

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician-Processor (MLT-Processor) to cover the Central Processing Area in the Department of Clinical Laboratories. The role involves specimen processing, manual test order entry, verification of test requisitions, and customer service duties such as answering calls and resolving order issues with physician orders.

The MLT-Processor also participates in quality control, continuous quality improvement, inventory

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required; vocational training may be preferred.
• 1 year of relevant laboratory experience required; 2–4 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing and manual test order entry.
• Verify laboratory test requisitions and resolve order/specimen issues with physicians.
• Provide customer service, answer inquiries, and resolve problems with testing samples.
• Participate in quality control, continuous quality improvement, and inventory control.
• Engage in professional development and continuing education; rotate weekends/holidays as scheduled.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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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 diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be preferred. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

On going: Meets mandatory education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required for essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be preferred. 1 year of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

On going: Meets mandatory education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required for essential job functions.

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.