Med Lab Tech-Processing - IRP - East Laboratory

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician-Processor (MLT-Processor) to cover Central Processing and Microbiology areas within the Department of Clinical Laboratories. The role includes specimen processing, order entry, verification of requisitions and customer service duties.

The position supports quality control, continuous quality improvement, and inventory control, with ongoing professional development within the lab.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Certification or vocational training may be required.
• Meets mandatory hospital education and health surveillance requirements.
• Demonstrates competence annually in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle specimen processing and manual computer test order entry.
• Verify laboratory test requisitions and provide customer service as needed.
• Participate in quality control and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Assist with inventory control and professional development within the area.

Skills

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Cognitive abilities

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Scope of Position

The East Clinical Laboratory encompasses specimen processing and testing services within the Department of Clinical Laboratories including client services and all areas within the Rapid Response Laboratory. The laboratory is staffed 24 hours per day, including Saturday and Sunday.

Position Summary

The medical laboratory technician-processor (MLT-Processor) is responsible for covering the duties and responsibilities of the Central Processing area and/or Microb9iology processing area within the department of Clinical Laboratories. The MLT-Processor performs specimen processing, manual computer test order entry, verification of laboratory test requisition entry, and customer service related duties. The MLT-Processor also participates in quality control, continuous quality improvement activities, inventory control, professional development and continuing education within the area.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be required.

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

For Hire: High School diploma or GED. Certification or vocational training may be required.

On going: Meets mandatory hospital education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence annually in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet 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.