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

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical facility in Columbus seeks a Medical Laboratory Technician to perform automated and manual lab procedures, manage patient inquiries, and ensure quality control. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or biological science and obtain their MT certification within one year of hire. Responsibilities also include training new staff and maintaining a 24/7 laboratory environment. The facility is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must hold MT certification and obtain it within one year from hire.
• Demonstrates competence in essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine automated and manual laboratory procedures.
• Verify and report test requests and results.
• Manage phone inquiries regarding patient results.

Skills

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Cognitive skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or biological science

Job description

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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 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. It offers training for new staff and medical technology students and operates 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, and manages phone inquiries regarding patient results, specimen collection, and testing frequency. The technician uses the laboratory computer system to review reports and calls critical values to various healthcare professionals. Responsibilities include performing and documenting quality control, quality assurance, and preventive maintenance on instrumentation, as well as providing training for new staff and medical technology students. Medical Laboratory Technologists work under the direction of the Lab Manager or Lead Technologist.

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

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.