Medical Technologist

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Ohio State University is seeking a Medical Technologist to oversee shift operations in the Customer Service Area within University Hospital's Central Processing Area. You will handle customer calls, release information under HIPAA, and coordinate communication with outside reference labs while ensuring accurate test results entry in the LIS and maintenance of test records per CAP/CLIA/JCAHO standards.

You will contribute to quality control, inventory management, and ongoing professional

Formación

• 2-year college degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Med Lab Science or biological science with MT/MLS certification.
• If not certified, MLS certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire; first board exam within 6 months.

Responsabilidades

• Lead shift operations in the Customer Service Area.
• Answer all Customer Service calls per HIPAA guidelines.
• Enter patient results into the lab computer system.
• Participate in quality control, QA, and continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

MT/MLS certification

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Educación

2-year college degree

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Med Lab Science

MLS certification (within 1 year)

Descripción del empleo

Job Title:Medical TechnologistDepartment:University Hospital | Central Processing Area

Job Description

SCOPE OF POSITION

The Critical Care, Outpatient, Customer Service, and Outreach Laboratories encompass specimen collection, processing and testing services within the Department of Clinical Laboratories. The critical care laboratories and Central Processing Areas are staffed 24 hours per day, Sunday through Saturday. The outpatient and outreach laboratories are staffed between the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday depending on the location and adopted hours of operation. Hospital Customer Service is staffed 7:00 am to 8:30 pm Monday through Friday.

POSITION SUMMARY

This medical technologist is responsible for shift operations of the Customer Service Area and provides leadership within the area. This med. tech. answers all Customer Service calls coming into the lab and releases information within the HIPAA guidelines. This tech. communicates with outside reference labs regarding patient testing, enters patient results into the lab computer system and preserves test records per CAP/CLIA/JCAHO regulations. Maintains procedure manual for Central Processing Area, Customer Service Area and Clinic Lab, along with procedure writing and implementation. This tech. also participates in quality control, continuous quality improvement, inventory control, professional development and continuing education within the area. Works weekends and/or holidays as operational necessity dictates per manager-approved weekend/holiday rotation schedule.

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.

Additional Information

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

Location:University Hospital - Rhodes Hall (0354)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:Varying Shifts

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.