Medical Laboratory Technician OR Medical Technologist - Blood Bank

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist for the Blood Bank. This role involves delivering precise patient test results, performing quality assurance, and maintaining laboratory equipment in a collaborative environment. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and relevant certifications, showcasing a commitment to high-quality healthcare and patient service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Registered by ASCP or AMT Certification considered.
• Superior customer service and analytical skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex analysis of body fluids and tissues.
• Provide mentorship to new lab associates and students.
• Conduct quality control and maintenance checks on laboratory equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Registered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists

AMT Certification

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician OR Medical Technologist - Blood Bank

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Job Description Summary

The duties of this position includes but is not limited to accurate, precise, and timely patient test results for the diagnosis and management of human illness. Position utilizes automation and computerization, and manual methods. Responsible for quality control and instrument operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. Position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid and other body fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood borne pathogens.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 55%
  
  

Uses critical thinking, academic theory, facilitation and leadership abilities, and advanced customer service skills. Examples include but are not limited to: The performance of complex analysis of all body fluids and tissues. Determining the reliability of all analytic data before releasing as patient measurement for diagnosis and treatment. Interpreting information to make judgmental decisions and troubleshooting technical procedure and instruments. Utilizing knowledge of medical correlation of data, laboratory parameters, physiologic factors, medication effects, and specific medical treatments to assess the validity of laboratory data. Using appropriate testing techniques to evaluate new testing methodologies and practices. Demonstrating safety and infection control practices. Providing mentorship to new lab associates and students.

• 15%
  
  

Customer service to clinicians and clients. Must be comfortable and professional on the telephone, able to communicate with physician staff office, clinical staff, and all laboratory associates. Must be able to communicate with patients and their families, using service recovery when necessary.

• 20%
  
  

Quality assurance functions and equipment maintenance functions. Performs quality control checks on each procedure, equipment, reagents, stains, etc. Documents and interprets all QC data used by technologists to determine validity of patient results and verify instrument performance. Documents and reviews maintenance logs to assure optimum system performance, guaranteeing valid data and eliminating costly, time-consuming equipment failures.

• 5%
  
  

Continuing Education and Competencies. Remains current in field. Trains new employees and students. Maintains competencies, mandatory education requirements (ACE).

• 5%
  
  

Miscellaneous Duties. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Required)ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Additional Job Description

Four year Bachelor of Science Degree. Registered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. AMT Certification is considered equivalent to ASCP. Or completion of all required course work for Bachelor’s degree and completion of ASCP Certification . Superior customer service skills. Experience in an automated clinical laboratory

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Department

Transfusion Services

Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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