Medical Technologist (ASCP) - Sign On Bonus Available

OhioHealth; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to ensure accurate patient test results and support diagnostic workflows in a fast-paced lab environment.

The role emphasizes quality control, instrument maintenance, safety, and teaching responsibilities for new staff and students, with a Day shift and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and ASCP-certified or equivalent
• ASCP certification or equivalent to ASCP is preferred
• Experience in automated clinical laboratory settings beneficial

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate, precise, and timely patient test results for diagnosis and management of illness
• Conduct quality control, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Provide mentorship and training to new lab associates and students
• Maintain safety and infection control practices
• Assist with miscellaneous duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more in our careers and in our communities.

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. May be involved in teaching and training, but not in a leadership position. 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:

1. 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.
   2. 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.
   3. 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‑conscious equipment failures.
   4. 5%
   Continuing Education and Competencies. Remains current in field. Trains new employees and students. Maintains competencies, mandatory education requirements (ACE).
   5. 5%
   Miscellaneous Duties. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

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 :

40

Department

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