Med Lab Tech-Testing - Molecular

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The James Molecular Pathology Laboratory at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Medical Lab Technician- Testing to perform patient specimen processing, media and reagent prep, and routine quality control.

This role supports safety, compliance, and documentation, maintains logs and databases, and works under the laboratory manager. ASCP certification required within 1 year; associate degree required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• ASCP certification required within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains databases and other tools for record keeping and documentation in the laboratory ensuring inspection preparedness / readiness.

Skills

ASCP certification

Education

Associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology

Job description

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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- Testing reports to the laboratory manager and is responsible for reagent/ media preparation, performing quality checks, data entry, and specimen logging, tracking and assessment to ensure compliance with procedure and testing protocols. 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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology. 0 years of relevant experience required. ASCP certification required within 1 year of hire

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