Medical Technologist

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated medical laboratory technologists to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing critical laboratory tests, ensuring quality control, and communicating vital patient information to healthcare professionals. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment while contributing to patient care. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or biological science and be committed to obtaining certification. Join a supportive team that values training and development, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients every day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or biological science required.
• Must obtain Medical Technology certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine automated and manual laboratory procedures.
• Handle inquiries regarding patient results and specimen collection.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Quality Control

Patient Communication

Specimen Collection

Education

Bachelor's in Medical Technology

Medical Technician Certification

Tools

Laboratory Computer System

Job description

Scope of Position

The James Outpatient Care Laboratory provides comprehensive, time sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria. The James Outpatient Care Laboratory staff performs testing on patient specimens utilizing chemistry, immunochemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, blood bank, and assists with bone marrow procedures. The James Outpatient Care Laboratory provides training for residents, new staff and medical technology students. The James Outpatient Care Laboratory is staffed 24 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with hours varying according to workflow on weekends and holidays.

Position Summary

The medical laboratory technologists performs routine automated and manual procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results. Handles phone inquires 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. The James Outpatient Care Laboratory staff performs and documents quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance on instrumentation. Medical laboratory technologists work under the direction of the lab manager and lead technologist(s).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in medical technology, or biological science with Medical Technician certification.Must obtain Medical Technology certification within one year from the date of hire.

Career Roadmap

FUNCTION
Clinical Labs

SUB-FUNCTION
Lab Services

CAREER BAND
Individual Contributor - Clinical

CAREER LEVEL
C2