Med Lab Tech-Processing - James Molecular Laboratory

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The James Molecular Pathology Laboratory at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital is hiring a Medical Lab Technician-Processing. You will handle patient specimen processing, media preparation, and manual test-order entry, and assist with telephone inquiries and sample-related issue resolution.

You will participate in quality control, ongoing quality improvement, inventory control, and documentation.

Qualifications

• High school education required; Associates degree or higher preferred in medical laboratory technology or biological science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Meets minimum continuing education requirements; health surveillance requirements.
• Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient specimen processing and media/reagent preparation.
• Enter test orders manually and verify requisitions.
• Answer telephone inquiries and resolve sample-related errors.
• Participate in quality control, QA/QI and inventory control.
• Maintain databases and record-keeping for inspection readiness.
• Assist with safety and compliance under supervision of lab manager.

Skills

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Cognitive skills

Education

Associates degree or higher in medical laboratory technology or biological science

Job description

Med Lab Tech-Processing - James Molecular Laboratory## Department:James | James Molecular Lab**Scope of Position**:The James Molecular Pathology Laboratory performs clinical molecular diagnostics testing and uniquely spans across the research and clinical missions of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital (OSUCCC-James). The OSUCCC-James is committed to providing the community/region it serves with high quality services in cancer detection, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation as one of the nations’ 10 free standing “cancer-only” hospitals which, with 300+ beds, is one of the largest PPS-exempt hospitals in the USA (2500+ FTE’s). As an NCI designated Cancer program, the OSUCCC-James encompasses over 400,000 outpatient and clinic patient visits, more than 14,500 hospital admissions and over 10,000 surgeries per year. The CAP-, JCAHO- and CLIA-certified molecular laboratory is recognized as one of the top academic centers performing highly complex genetic testing utilizing advanced technology. It supports outreach testing programs, multi-institution cooperative efforts and educational rotations for medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty from internal and external institutions. The Medical Lab Technician-Processing reports to the laboratory manager and is responsible for performing specimen processing, manual computer test order entry; verification of laboratory test requisition entry, and customer services related duties such as answering telephone inquiries and problem resolution of testing samples with physician order and 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 laboratory is regularly staffed five days a week (Monday through Friday) with weekend hours as needed.**Position Summary:*** The Medical Lab Technician- Testing is responsible for all areas of patient specimen processing, media/reagent preparation, participates in performing preventative maintenance, quality control and assists with safety and compliance. This individual will participate in maintaining databases and other tools for record keeping and documentation in the laboratory ensuring laboratory inspection preparedness / readiness. This position will respond to telephone inquiries regarding patient results, technical questions, specimen collection, testing frequency and forwards to the appropriate laboratory staff when necessary. The Medical Lab Technician –testing works under the direction of the lab manager and lead technologist(s).**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.**On going:**Meets minimum continuing education requirements; meets health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.## Additional Information:**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.**On going:**Meets minimum continuing education requirements; meets health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.## Location:Polaris Pkwy, 2001 (0836)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***