Med Lab Tech-Testing

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Ross Heart Hospital is seeking a Med Lab Tech for the Microbiology testing department. The role involves specimen processing, test entry and verification, and performing routine microbiology testing including smears, cultures, and susceptibility testing.

Minimum qualifications include an associate degree in Medical Technology/Med Lab Science or a biological science degree with MT/MLS certification; MLS certification must be obtained within 1 year

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Medical Technology/Med Lab Science or biological science with MT/MLS certification.
• MLS certification required within 1 year of hire if not certified; first board exam within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing and test request entry.
• Verify and correct order entry as part of the workflow.
• Perform and interpret clinical lab testing in Microbiology, including smears, cultures, identification and susceptibility tests.
• Engage in QC, inventory control, professional development, and ongoing education within the area.

Education

Associate's degree in Medical Technology/Med Lab Science or biological science

MT/MLS certification

Job description

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Job Title: Med Lab Tech-Testing Department:

Additional Information: The medical lab technologist - testing performs specimen processing, test request entry, order entry verification and correction, and all clinical lab testing in Microbiology. Testing includes interpretation of smears and cultures, performing and interpreting identification and susceptibility tests, specialized testing in AFB, mycology, virology, parasitology and/or molecular methods as assigned. This technician also participates in quality control, continuous quality improvement, inventory control, professional development, training, and continuing education within the area.

Minimum Education Required 2-Year College Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Qualifications Associate's degree in Medical Technology/Med Lab Science or biological science degree, with MT/MLS certification. If not certified, applicant must obtain MLS certification within 1 year of hire, with first board of certification test attempt within the first six months of hire.

Location: Ross Heart Hospital (0353)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: Varying Shifts

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.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center.