Medical Laboratory Scientist - Critical Care

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Critical Care Laboratory at University Hospital Rhodes Hall. The role performs automated and manual testing, reports results, and handles inquiries in a 24/7 clinical lab environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/MLS or a biological science, MT/MLS certification, and the ability to obtain MLS certification within a year if not already certified.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Education

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

MT/MLS certification

Job description

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Critical Care# Careers## Medical Laboratory Scientist - Critical CareApply: University Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: R160711Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Medical Laboratory Scientist - Critical Care## Department:University Hospital | Critical Care LaboratorySCOPE 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 experienceRequired 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.## Additional Information:Minimum Education Required 2-Year College Degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceRequired 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.## Location:University Hospital - Rhodes Hall (0354)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**Third Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***