Med Lab Tech Processing-Central Processing Area

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Central Processing Area encompasses specimen collection and receipt, specimen processing, specimen distribution, send out referral testing, and client services within the Department of Clinical Laboratories. The Central Processing Area is staffed 24 hours per day, Sunday through Saturday. This Medical Laboratory Technician-Processor (MLT-Processor) is responsible for covering the duties and responsibilities of the Central Processing area as applicable within division of the Clinical Laboratories. Performs specimen processing, manual computer test order entry; verification of laboratory test requisition entry, and customer service-related duties such as answering telephone inquiries and problem resolution of testing samples with physician order and/or specimen collection errors. The MLT-Processor also participates in quality control, continuous quality improvement activities, inventory control, professional development, and continuing education within the area. The MLT-Processor positions assigned to cover the Central Processing Area are required to rotate weekends and holidays per manager-approved weekend/holiday schedule and/or as operational necessity dictates due to staffing issues where applicable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 1 year of relevant experience required

Nice To Haves

• Certification or vocational training may be preferred
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen processing
• Manual computer test order entry
• Verification of laboratory test requisition entry
• Customer service-related duties such as answering telephone inquiries
• Problem resolution of testing samples with physician order and/or specimen collection errors
• Participates in quality control
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities
• Participates in inventory control
• Participates in professional development
• Participates in continuing education within the area
• Rotate weekends and holidays

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED