Medical Technologist-Critical Care Laboratory

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s University Hospital | Critical Care Laboratory is seeking a Senior Medical Technologist to perform advanced automated and manual procedures, verify test requests and results, and ensure technical quality of tests. Role is based in the Critical Care Lab with 40 hours weekly on the First Shift.

Responsibilities include QA/QI activities, competency validation, procedure writing/implementation, and supporting scheduling, training and recordkeeping under supervision of the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or biological science.
• ASCP certification obtained within 1 year of hire.
• 1 year of work experience as a Clinical Laboratory Professional at OSU Medical Center; total 3+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized automated and manual laboratory procedures.
• Verify and report test requests and results with accuracy.
• Ensure the technical quality of tests; contribute to QA/QI and recordkeeping; assist with scheduling and training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation knowledge

Job description

Job Title:Medical Technologist-Critical Care Laboratory

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

The senior clinical laboratory professional provides advanced technical or operational experience within the Clinical Laboratory. The senior clinical laboratory professional performs specialized automated and manual laboratory procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results, and is directly responsible for the technical quality of tests performed in the laboratory. Administrative duties include instrument technical requirements including validations, creation and execution of section competencies, section QA/QI responsibilities, technical procedure writing/implementation, assisting with scheduling, training and recordkeeping. The senior clinical laboratory professional works under the direction of the division director, lead technologist, and lab manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or biological science. American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification obtained within 1 year of hire. Candidates must have 1 year of work experience as a Clinical Laboratory Professional at OSU Medical Center in the focused area of oversight. Total years of service greater than or equal to 3 years preferred.

Additional Information:

Location:University Hospital - Rhodes Hall (0354)

Position Type:Regular

Scheduled Hours:40

Shift:First 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.

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