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 for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in a medical center caring for infants, children, and adolescents. Independently perform laboratory tests and operate testing instruments, including conducting checks, calibrations, preventive maintenance, and basic troubleshooting according to written guidelines. Perform and report quality control procedures, identify quality control failures, and correct identified malfunctions. Prepare, store, and preserve specimens; prepare reagents; assist with supply inventory monitoring; and receive and stock supplies. Perform registration and sample collection as required by the location. Carry out routine procedures within the relevant discipline, including collecting and analyzing data that may affect patient-care decisions. Assist with developing new procedures and updating existing ones. Once proficient, train bench personnel and students in basic and some advanced bench procedures. Serve as a key operator for testing systems, coordinating quality control, maintenance, and inventory activities; may also serve as a superuser for the laboratory information system. Support the department through special projects, evaluations, experiments, or research; scheduled cross-trained rotations; and continued competency in various clinical laboratory sections. Contribute to organizational improvement by recommending approaches, performing new procedures, collecting data, and participating in department discussions. Maintain professional currency and required licensure or certification through continuing education and other professional activities, attend mandatory CCHMC training, and apply acquired knowledge and skills to the work and organization. Maintain effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and other stakeholders; respond to requests promptly; identify and meet customer needs; and communicate relevant information. Produce accurate and precise work with a consistently low error rate, take responsibility for actions and task completion, and comply with applicable policies, regulations, accreditation standards, CCHMC Core Standards, and the code of ethics. Help maintain safe, organized, accessible, and effective work areas as applicable, and participate in accreditation activities and internal and external inspection assessments.

Requirements

Clinical Lab Tech I: Associate's degree in a related science meeting regulatory requirements to be Clinical Laboratory Testing Personnel.
Clinical Lab Tech I: 0+ years of experience.
Clinical Lab Tech II: Bachelor's degree in a related science and clinical laboratory-recognized certification through a national certifying agency, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and certification.
Maintain any necessary licensure or certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Independently perform routine and complex laboratory tests and related procedures.
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 malfunctions.
Prepare, store, and preserve specimens; prepare reagents; monitor, receive, and stock supplies.
Perform registration and sample collection when required by the location.
Collect and analyze laboratory 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 and coordinate quality control, maintenance, and inventory activities; may serve as a laboratory information system superuser.
Conduct, direct, or assist with special projects, evaluations, experiments, or research.
Participate in scheduled cross-trained rotations and maintain competency in various clinical laboratory sections.
Recommend and contribute to organizational performance improvement activities, including performing procedures, collecting data, and providing input to department discussions.
Maintain effective working relationships, respond to requests, meet customer needs, and communicate relevant information.
Maintain professional knowledge and any necessary licensure or certification through continuing education and other professional activities; attend mandatory CCHMC training and apply acquired skills.
Perform accurate, precise work; take responsibility for actions and task completion; and comply with applicable policies, regulations, accreditation standards, CCHMC Core Standards, and the code of ethics.
Help maintain safe and organized work areas as applicable and participate in accreditation assessments and inspections.