Medical Lab Tech Reg (ASCP)

OhioHealth; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Medical Technologist (ASCP) to provide accurate and timely test results for patient diagnosis and treatment in the Core Lab. You will use automation, computers, and manual methods, ensuring quality control and instrument maintenance.

The work includes handling blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, tissue, and other specimens, with infection prevention as a priority. The role requires an ASCP MLT certification and an associate degree in Applied Sciences, with daily Day shift

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Applied Sciences required.
• ASCP MLT certification required.
• Certification by ASCP or equivalent is required to practice as MLT.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate, timely patient test results for diagnosis and management of illness.
• Handle specimens including blood, tissue, urine, spinal fluid, and others with appropriate safety practices.
• Maintain quality control, instrument operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Critical thinking

Customer service

Quality assurance

Safety

Infection control

Education

Associate’s Degree: Applied Sciences

ASCP MLT Certification

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.

We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

The Medical Technologist (ASCP) performs accurate, precise, and timely patient test results for the diagnosis and management of human illness. Utilizes automation, computerization, and manual methods. Responsible for quality control and instrument operation, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid and other bodily fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood borne pathogens.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 55% Critical thinking, academic theory, facilitation/leadership abilities, and advanced customer service skills. Examples include but are not limited to: The performance of complex analysis of all body fluids and tissues. Determining the reliability of all analytic data before releasing as patient measurement for diagnosis and treatment. Interpreting information to make judgmental decisions and troubleshooting technical procedure and instruments. Utilizing knowledge of medical correlation of data, laboratory parameters, physiologic factors, medication effects, and specific medical treatments to assess the validity of laboratory data. Using appropriate testing techniques to evaluate new testing methodologies and practices. Demonstrating safety and infection control practices. Assist in gathering test data for evaluation of new methods and installation of equipment.
• 15% Customer service to clinicians and clients. Must be comfortable and professional on the telephone, able to communicate with physician office staff, clinical staff, and all laboratory associates. Must be able to communicate with patients and their families, using service recovery when necessary.
• 20% Quality assurance functions and equipment maintenance functions. Performs quality control checks on each procedure, equipment, reagents, stains, etc. Documents and interprets all QC data used by technologists to determine validity of patient results and verify instrument performance. Documents and reviews maintenance logs to assure optimum system performance, guaranteeing valid data and eliminating costly, time-running equipment failures.
• 5% Continuing Education and Competencies. Remains current in field. Trains new employees and students. Maintains competencies, mandatory educational requirements (ACE).
• 5% Miscellaneous duties. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s Degree: Applied Sciences (Required)ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology - American Society for Clinical Pathology, MLT - Medical Laboratory Technologist Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Additional Job Description

MLT (ASCP) two year Field of study in applied science or medical laboratory technology including MLT internship in a laboratory or formal military Experience followed by successful completion of the Board of Registry examination of the American society of Clinical Pathologists. ASCP or equivalent certifying organization. none

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Core Lab

Join us!
... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment