Medical Technologist

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks a Medical Technologist to join the Critical Care Laboratory at University Hospital Rhodes Hall. The role supports automated and manual testing, with responsibilities including reporting test results and troubleshooting analyzers. Training is provided, and staff work 40 hours per week in the third shift.

Required are a NAACLS-accredited degree and board certification (ASCP/AMT MT or MLS). If not certified, MLS certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

• 4-Year College Degree or higher from NAACLS accredited program.
• Board certification required (ASCP/AMT MT or MLS Medical Board). If not certified, MLS certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine automated and manual laboratory procedures; verify and report test requests; troubleshoot analyzers and test methods; review quality control values and results.
• Handle phone inquiries from internal and external customers; call critical value results; address pre-analytical issues.

Education

NAACLS Accredited Medical Laboratory Technology Program

ASCP/AMT MT or MLS Board Certification

Job description

Job Title:Medical Technologist

Department:University Hospital | Critical Care Laboratory

Scope of Position

The Critical Care Laboratory (CCL) provides comprehensive, time sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses and admission/discharge criteria. The CCL utilizes a state of the art total laboratory automation (TLA) system that processes and delivers specimens to automated chemistry, immunochemistry, hematology, and coagulation analyzers. Additional areas of testing in the CCL include specialized coagulation, urinalysis, body fluid, blood gas, rapid molecular, and kit testing. The lab provides training for residents, new staff and medical technology students. The laboratory is staffed 24 hours per day, Sunday through Saturday and services all OSUWMC inpatient areas as well as the University Reference Laboratory and OSU Physician Office testing needs.

Position Summary

This medical technologist works as part of a dynamic team to perform routine automated and manual procedures, verify and report test requests, troubleshoot analyzers and test methods, review quality control values and results. Technologists deftly handle phone inquiries from both internal and external customers, call critical value results, and problem solve pre-analytical issues. All employees work under the direction of the division directors, manager and lead technologists.

Minimum Education Required

4- Year College Degree or higher is required. Degree must emanate from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory (NAACLS) accredited program or equivalent. *Note that Medical Laboratory Technicians with an Associate of Science from and appropriate program will also be considered with hire into the title of Med Lab Tech- Testing.

Required Qualifications

Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with ASCP/AMT, MT or MLS Medical Board Certification is required. *Note that board certification is a condition of employment. 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.

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