Med Lab Tech Processing - Third Shift

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus seeks a Med Lab Tech Processor (Third Shift) to cover the Central Processing Area duties including specimen processing and manual test order entry.

Responsibilities include verification of test requisitions, customer service, quality control, inventory management, and participation in professional development. Weekend/holiday rotation is required per schedule.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and perform manual test order entry.
• Verify test requisitions and resolve order/specimen issues.
• Provide customer service by answering inquiries.
• Support quality control, quality improvement, and inventory.
• Rotate weekends and holidays per schedule.

Education

Associate degree or higher in medical laboratory technology or biological science

Job description

Job Title: Med Lab Tech Processing - Third Shift

Department: University Hospital | Central Processing Area

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.

Location: University Hospital - Rhodes Hall (0354)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: Third 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.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.