Medical Technologist/Med Lab Tech-Testing-3rd Shift-East Laboratory

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform routine automated and manual procedures. Responsibilities include verifying test requests, managing inquiries regarding test results, and performing quality control. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or biological science and obtain MT certification within a year of hire. The laboratory operates 24/7 and provides training for new staff. This role requires a strong foundation in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or biological science with MT certification.
• Must obtain MT certification within one year from the date of hire.
• Meets mandatory hospital education and health surveillance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine automated and manual laboratory procedures.
• Manages phone inquiries regarding patient results and specimen collection.
• Documents quality control and preventative maintenance on instrumentation.

Skills

Technical skills in laboratory procedures

Interpersonal skills

Cognitive skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or biological science

MT certification

Job description

Scope of Position

The East Clinical Laboratory provides comprehensive, time sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria. The East laboratory performs Chemistry, Immunochemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Urinalysis, various Manual Testing, Rapid Covid, Rapid Influenza, Manual Body Fluid and CSF cell counts and differentials as well as Transfusion Services and Central Processing. The lab provides training for new staff and medical technology students. The laboratory is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Position Summary

The Medical laboratory technician performs routine automated and manual procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results. Manages phone inquiries regarding patient results, specimen collection and testing frequency. RRL staff uses the laboratory computer system to review report and call critical values to various healthcare professionals. Laboratory staff performs and documents quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance on instrumentation. The laboratory also provides training for new staff and medical technology students. Medical laboratory technologists work under the direction of the Lab manager, lead technologist.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or biological science with MT certification. Must obtain MT certification within one year from the date of hire.

Meets mandatory hospital education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Background Check Note

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 Employer

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