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

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Medical Technologist/Med Lab Tech for the East Laboratory on the third shift. The role performs routine automated and manual procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results, and supports patient care through timely testing.

You will use the lab information system to review reports and call critical values, conduct quality control and maintenance, and assist in training new staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or biological science with MT certification.
• MT certification must be obtained within one year from the date of hire.
• Meets mandatory hospital education and health surveillance requirements.
• Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine automated and manual laboratory procedures and report results.
• Manage phone inquiries regarding patient results and testing frequency.
• Use the laboratory information system to review reports and call critical values.
• Perform and document quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance on instrumentation.
• Provide training for new staff and medical technology students.

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or biological science

MT certification

Job description

Job Title

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

Department

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

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

Third Shift

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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