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

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Medical Technologist/Med Lab Tech for the East Clinical Laboratory. This full-time position involves performing automated and manual tests, managing inquiries regarding patient results, and ensuring quality control on lab instruments.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or biological science and is expected to obtain certification within a year. The position requires strong technical and interpersonal skills, working under the direction of lab management.

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.
• Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine automated and manual laboratory procedures.
• Manage phone inquiries regarding patient results and specimen collection.
• Conduct quality control and quality assurance on instrumentation.

Skills

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Cognitive skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or biological science

Job description

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Job Title:Medical Technologist/Med Lab Tech-Testing-3rd Shift-East LaboratoryDepartment:East | Laboratory

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.

Additional Information:

Minimum Qualifications

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

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

Location:Outpatient Care East (0837)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:Third ShiftFinal 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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