Medical Technologist - IRP - Critical Care

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks a Medical Technologist to support the Critical Care Laboratory IRP at University Hospital Rhodes Hall. The position works intermittently, performing routine automated and manual tests and reporting results as part of a dynamic team.

Updates to QC values and troubleshooting are part of daily duties. Candidates must hold a 4-year degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with ASCP/AMT/MLS certification or be eligible.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or higher.
• ASCP/AMT/MLS certification or eligibility required.
• Ability to work in a 24-hour laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine automated and manual testing in the Critical Care Lab.
• Verify and report test requests; review quality control values.
• Troubleshoot analyzers and test methods as needed.
• Call critical values and communicate results to internal/external staff.
• Handle pre-analytical issues and assist with problem solving.

Skills

MLS certification

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (NAACLS accredited)

Job description

Job Title:Medical Technologist - IRP - Critical Care

Department:University Hospital | Critical Care Laboratory

Job Description

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 Internal Resource Pool (IRP) medical technologist works as an at will employee with 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. The IRP position is part time as needed with varying hours.

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.

Additional Information:

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:Intermittent

Scheduled Hours:0.2

Shift:Varying Shifts

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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