Clinical Lab Technologist I/II

Cincinnati Children's

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Section Supervisor and leadership staff, perform a variety of routine and complex laboratory tests to obtain data used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in a medical center caring for infants, children, and adolescents. This is a full-time, evening-shift position in the Central Clinical Lab, scheduled 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., with weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

Clinical Lab Tech I: Associate's degree in a related science that meets regulatory requirements for Clinical Laboratory Testing Personnel.
Clinical Lab Tech I: 0 or more years of experience.
Clinical Lab Tech II: Bachelor's degree in a related science and a Clinical Laboratory-recognized certification through a national certifying agency, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and certification.

Nice To Haves

Clinical Lab Tech I: MLS or MLT certification through a national certifying agency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently perform a variety of laboratory tests and demonstrate competency in the required skills and theory.
Operate instruments; perform checks, calibrations, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting using written guidelines.
Perform and report quality control procedures; identify quality control failures and correct identified malfunctions.
Prepare, store, and preserve specimens for analysis; prepare reagents; assist with supply inventory monitoring; receive and stock supplies.
Perform registration and sample collection when required by the location.
Perform routine procedures within the assigned discipline, including collecting and analyzing data that may affect patient-care decisions.
Assist with developing new procedures and updating existing procedures.
Train bench personnel and students in bench procedures after becoming proficient in basic and some advanced skills.
Serve as a key operator for testing systems, coordinating quality control, maintenance, and inventory management; may serve as a laboratory information system superuser.
Conduct, direct, or assist with special projects, evaluations, experiments, or research.
Participate in scheduled cross-training rotations and maintain competency in various sections of the Clinical Laboratory.
Recommend opportunities for improvement, perform new procedures, collect data, and provide input to departmental discussions.
Participate in establishing job requirements and goals, and perform duties at the required competency level.
Maintain strong working relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders; respond to requests promptly and effectively; identify and meet customer needs; communicate relevant information.
Maintain currency in the field and any required licensure or certification through continuing education and other professional-development activities; attend mandatory CCHMC training and apply acquired knowledge and skills.
Take responsibility for professional growth and development; may participate in professional committees, agencies, councils, or activities.
Perform accurate and precise work with a consistently low error rate; contribute skills to meet sectional needs and take responsibility for actions and task completion.
Comply with applicable policies, guidelines, regulations, accreditation standards, CCHMC Core Standards, and the code of ethics, and document compliance as needed.
Help ensure work areas are organized and provide a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment; participate in accreditation activities, including standards assessments and annual internal and external inspections.