Student Medical Technician

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Ohio; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a student laboratory technician to provide clerical support and assist in cytogenetics procedures. Responsibilities include accessioning specimens, data entry, filing, and answering calls.

The role also involves glassware cleaning, slide preparation, and reagent handling under supervision. Candidates are enrolled in a science-related program and may have preference for those in a medical technology track.

Qualifications

• Math skills required (equation solving, comprehension of percent and dilutions).
• Basic knowledge of metric system required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data entry, requisition of specimens, and filing.
• Perform glassware cleaning, coverslipping, and reagent preparation.
• Answer telephone inquiries and provide clerical support as needed.
• Document quality control, quality assurance, and preventative maintenance on instrumentation.

Skills

Math skills

Data entry

Education

Science program enrollment (4-year or 2-year)

Medical technology program preferred

Job description

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Scope of Position

The Cytogenetics Laboratory provides Fluorescent in situ Hybridization (FISH) and Chromosome analysis on inpatient and outpatient specimens received from the OSUWMC and other local and state hospitals and physicians. These procedures are used to examine blood, bone marrow and solid tumor specimens for chromosomal changes. The laboratory also provides training for residents, medical students, and medical technology students. The student laboratory technician position assist with the daily workload by performing data entry, requisition of specimens, coverslipping, filing, cleaning glassware, inventory, and other tasks as assigned. Student laboratory technicians work under the direction of the Lab manager and work closely with Laboratory Directors, Lead technologists and other lab staff. The Cytogenetics Laboratory is staffed 6 days a week with hours varying according to workflow and holidays.

Position Summary

The student laboratory technologist provides clerical support including specimen accessioning, data entry, filing, responding to telephone inquiries, and other clerical support tasks as needed. The student also assists in laboratory procedures including glassware cleaning, slide cleaning and coverslipping, reagent preparation, and assisting laboratory staff with various sample processing procedures. The student performs and documents quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance on instrumentation. The student medical laboratory technician works under the direction of the Laboratory Directors, Lab manager and Lead technologists.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Enrolled in a four year or two-year science related field. Those enrolled in a medical technology program preferred. Math skills required (equation solving, comprehension of percent and dilutions). Basic knowledge of metric system required.

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

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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.