Medical Laboratory Scientist - Critical Care

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University’s University Hospital | Critical Care Laboratory seeks a Medical Laboratory Scientist specialized in critical care. The role entails performing automated and manual testing, verifying results, and responding to inquiries.

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Lab manager and lead technologist. Candidates should have a 2-year college degree (or equivalent) and a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/Med Lab Science or a biological science, with MT/MLS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Med Lab Science or a biological science degree.
• MLS certification required; if not certified, must obtain MLS certification within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine automated and manual laboratory 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 and lead technologist.

Skills

MLS certification

Education

2-Year College Degree or equivalent

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

Job description

Job Title

Medical Laboratory Scientist - Critical Care

Department

University Hospital | Critical Care Laboratory

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.

Location

University Hospital - Rhodes Hall (0354)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

Third Shift

Additional Information

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

Equal Opportunity / Diversity

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