Medical Laboratory Scientist - Critical Care

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Medical Technologist for the Critical Care Laboratory. You will perform routine automated and manual testing, verify and report results, and assist with inquiries from staff regarding patient results and testing frequency.

Minimum education requires a 2-year college degree or equivalent, with MT/MLS certification. If not certified, MLS certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire; background check may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Med Lab Science or biological science required.
• MT/MLS certification required; if not certified, MLS certification within 1 year of hire.
• 2-year college degree or equivalent experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine automated and manual laboratory procedures.
• Verifies and reports test requests and results.
• Handles phone inquiries regarding patient results and testing frequency.

Education

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

MLS/MT Certification

Job description

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SCOPE OF POSITION

The Critical Care Laboratory provides comprehensive, time sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria. The Critical Care Laboratory utilizes a total laboratory automated system that delivers specimens to automated chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, blood gases, immunochemistry and coagulation analyzers. The lab provides training for residents, new staff and medical technology students. The laboratory is staffed 24 hours per day, Sunday through Saturday.

POSITION SUMMARY

The medical technologist performs routine automated and manual procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results. Handles phone inquires regarding patient results, specimen collection and testing frequency. The Medical technologist work under the direction of the Lab manager, lead technologist.

Minimum Education Required

2-Year College Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

Bachelor'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.

Minimum Education Required

2-Year College Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications

Bachelor'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.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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.