Medical Laboratory Scientist - Critical Care

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus is seeking a Medical Technologist to perform routine automated and manual procedures, verify and report test results, and handle inquiries. The position supports a 24/7 critical care laboratory with opportunities for training residents and students.

The successful candidate will work under the Lab manager and lead technologist, ensuring accurate results and timely communication to clinicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Or Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology and Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.
• ASCP certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine automated and manual laboratory procedures and report results.
• Verify test requests and communicate results to appropriate personnel.
• Handle phone inquiries regarding patient results, specimen collection and testing frequency.
• Work under the direction of Lab manager and lead technologist.

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in clinical/medical laboratory science

Associate degree + Bachelor's in chemical/biological science

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 Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology AND Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science. 0 years of relevant experience required. ASCP certification required within 1 year of hire.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR Associate degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology AND Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science. 0 years of relevant experience required. ASCP certification required within 1 year of hire.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.