Medical Laboratory Scientist - Critical Care

The Ohio State University

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Laboratory (CCL) provides comprehensive, time sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses and admission/discharge criteria. The CCL utilizes a state of the art total laboratory automation (TLA) system that processes and delivers specimens to automated chemistry, immunochemistry, hematology, and coagulation analyzers. Additional areas of testing in the CCL include specialized coagulation, urinalysis, body fluid, blood gas, rapid molecular, and kit testing. The lab provides training for residents, new staff and medical technology students. The laboratory is staffed 24 hours per day, Sunday through Saturday and services all OSUWMC inpatient areas as well as the University Reference Laboratory and OSU Physician Office testing needs.

Requirements

• Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology with ASCP/AMT, MT or MLS Medical Board Certification is required.
• Board certification is a condition of employment.
• If not certified, applicant must obtain MLS certification within 1 year of hire, with first board of certification test attempt within the first six months of hire.
• 4- Year College Degree or higher is required.
• Degree must emanate from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory (NAACLS) accredited program or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Laboratory Technicians with an Associate of Science from and appropriate program will also be considered with hire into the title of Med Lab Tech- Testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine automated and manual procedures.
• Verify and report test requests.
• Troubleshoot analyzers and test methods.
• Review quality control values and results.
• Handle phone inquiries from both internal and external customers.
• Call critical value results.
• Problem solve pre-analytical issues.

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