Medical Technologist

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan or equivalent

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, University Hospital – Rhodes Hall, is seeking a Medical Technologist to join the Critical Care Laboratory team on the third shift. You will perform routine automated and manual procedures, verify and report test requests, troubleshoot analyzers, review quality control values, and call critical results.

Minimum education is a 4-year degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from a NAACLS‑accredited program; ASCP/AMT/MLS certification is required,

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an NAACLS-accredited program.

Responsibilities

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

Education

4-year degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (NAACLS‑accredited)

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

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

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

About Ohio State

At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including: Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost. Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays. State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.

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