Medical Lab Scientist Microbiology

Trinity Health•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician, Microbiology 2nd shift - 3 pm - 11:30 pm with rotating weekends and holidays. Position Purpose: The Medical Technologist performs laboratory testing. Has knowledge of the clinical significance of results, monitors and understands operation of instrumentation, and reports results accurately and rapidly. What you'll do: Performs all clinical testing in assigned department. Records and reports test results accurately and promptly. Performs and interprets quality control testing following established guidelines. Maintains a high level of quality assurance. Practices established safety procedures, including Universal Precautions and proper use of safety equipment. Able to recognize a problem by following prescribed strategies and make necessary corrections. Where no present criteria for decisions are available, will consult with supervisor/manager. In absence of supervisor/manager, will act to determine final decision. Coordinates and evaluates new reagents, procedures and equipment as requested by supervisor/manager. Performs routine scheduled and specialized maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Requirements

Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology or related field.
Certification from American Society of Clinical Pathologists, equivalent; eligible for certification.
If applicable, must maintain active certification.
Effective Communication Skills

Nice To Haves

Experience: Preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Performs all clinical testing in assigned department.
Records and reports test results accurately and promptly.
Performs and interprets quality control testing following established guidelines.
Maintains a high level of quality assurance.
Practices established safety procedures, including Universal Precautions and proper use of safety equipment.
Able to recognize a problem by following prescribed strategies and make necessary corrections.
Coordinates and evaluates new reagents, procedures and equipment as requested by supervisor/manager.
Performs routine scheduled and specialized maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
Generous paid time off programs.
Employee recognition programs.
Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
Employee Referral Rewards program.
Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.
Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.