Medical Laboratory Scientist - Oncology

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist for oncology services at the James Cancer Hospital. This role includes performing laboratory tests, maintaining quality controls, and addressing inquiries about patient specimens.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field and must obtain MT/MLS certification within a year of hiring. The position is full-time on the third shift, providing essential support in the lab.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology/Med Lab Science or equivalent.
• MT/MLS certification required within 1 year of hire.
• Experience with laboratory instruments and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine automated and manual laboratory procedures.
• Verify and report test requests and results promptly.
• Handle inquiries regarding patient results and specimen collection.

Skills

Patient specimen handling

Quality control and assurance

Chemical analysis

Manual testing procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Tools

Laboratory computer systems

Chemistry analyzers

Hematology analyzers

Job description

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Job Title

Medical Laboratory Scientist – Oncology

Department

James | James Lab

Scope of Position

The James Oncology Laboratory provides comprehensive, time sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria. The Oncology laboratory staff performs testing on patient specimens utilizing chemistry, hematology, urinanalysis, coagulation, blood gases analyzers and assists with bone marrow procedures. The lab provides training for residents, new staff and medical technology students. The laboratory is staffed 24/7. In addition, staff is available for on-call for emergency bone marrow assistance.

Position Summary

The Medical Technologist performs routine automated and manual procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results. Handles phone inquiries regarding patient results, specimen collection and testing frequency. Oncology staff uses the laboratory computer system to review report and call critical values to various healthcare professionals. Laboratory staff performs and documents quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance on instrumentation. Medical Technologists work under the direction of the lab manager and lead technologist(s).

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Level Degree

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.

Career Roadmap

• Function: Clinical Laboratories
• Sub-function: Lab Services
• Band: Individual Contributor - Clinical
• Level: C2

Additional Information

Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375). 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.

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