Medical Technologist-Night Shift

Berger Health System; Pickerington (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Pickerington, OH is seeking a night-shift Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform precise, timely patient test results across body fluids and specimens, employing automation and manual methods. You will ensure quality control, instrument maintenance, and troubleshooting, support clinicians, mentor new staff, and uphold safety and infection control standards in a high-reliability organization.

Requires a Bachelor of Science, ASCP certification (or equivalent AMT), strong customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required in a relevant laboratory field.
• ASCP certification; AMT certification considered equivalent to ASCP.
• Superior customer service skills and ability to communicate with clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate, precise, and timely patient test results for diagnosis and management.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform quality control on instruments and procedures.
• Mentor new laboratory staff and ensure safety and infection control practices.
• Communicate effectively with physician staff and clinical teams.

Skills

Critical thinking

Customer service

Communication

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor of Science

ASCP Certification

AMT Certification equivalent

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.Job Description Summary:The duties of this position includes but is not limited to accurate, precise, and timely patient test results for the diagnosis and management of human illness. Position utilizes automation and computerization, and manual methods. Responsible for quality control and instrument operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. Position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid and other body fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood borne pathogens.Responsibilities And Duties:1. 55%Uses critical thinking, academic theory, facilitation and leadership abilities, and advanced customer service skills. Examples include but are not limited to: The performance of complex analysis of all body fluids and tissues. Determining the reliability of all analytic data before releasing as patient measurement for diagnosis and treatment. Interpreting information to make judgmental decisions and troubleshooting technical procedure and instruments. Utilizing knowledge of medical correlation of data, laboratory parameters, physiologic factors, medication effects, and specific medical treatments to assess the validity of laboratory data. Using appropriate testing techniques to evaluate new testing methodologies and practices. Demonstrating safety and infection control practices. Providing mentorship to new lab associates and students.2. 15%Customer service to clinicians and clients. Must be comfortable and professional on the telephone, able to communicate with physician staff office, clinical staff, and all laboratory associates. Must be able to communicate with patients and their families, using service recovery when necessary.3. 20%Quality assurance functions and equipment maintenance functions. Performs quality control checks on each procedure, equipment, reagents, stains, etc. Documents and interprets all QC data used by technologists to determine validity of patient results and verify instrument performance. Documents and reviews maintenance logs to assure optimum system performance, guaranteeing valid data and eliminating costly, time-consuming equipment failures.4. 5%Continuing Education and Competencies. Remains current in field. Trains new employees and students. Maintains competencies, mandatory education requirements (ACE).5. 5%Miscellaneous Duties. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any timeMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree (Required)ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology - American Society for Clinical PathologyAdditional Job Description:Four year Bachelor of Science Degree. Registered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. AMT Certification is considered equivalent to ASCP. Or completion of all required course work for Bachelor’s degree and completion of ASCP Certification . Superior customer service skills. Experience in an automated clinical laboratoryWork Shift:NightScheduled Weekly Hours :40DepartmentCore LabJoin us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment