Medical Laboratory Technician OR Medical Technologist -

OhioHealth • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The duties of this position include accurate, precise, and timely patient test results for the diagnosis and management of human illness. The position utilizes automation, computerization, and manual methods. The role is responsible for quality control and instrument operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It may involve teaching and training, but not in a leadership position. The position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid, and other body fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other bloodborne pathogens. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology - American Society for Clinical Pathology
• Four year Bachelor of Science Degree.
• Registered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
• AMT Certification is considered equivalent to ASCP.
• Or completion of all required course work for Bachelor’s degree and completion of ASCP Certification .
• Superior customer service skills.
• Experience in an automated clinical laboratory

Responsibilities

• Uses critical thinking, academic theory, facilitation and leadership abilities, and advanced customer service skills. Examples include but are not limited to: The performance of complex analysis of all body fluids and tissues. Determining the reliability of all analytic data before releasing as patient measurement for diagnosis and treatment. Interpreting information to make judgmental decisions and troubleshooting technical procedure and instruments. Utilizing knowledge of medical correlation of data, laboratory parameters, physiologic factors, medication effects, and specific medical treatments to assess the validity of laboratory data. Using appropriate testing techniques to evaluate new testing methodologies and practices. Demonstrating safety and infection control practices. Providing mentorship to new lab associates and students.
• Customer service to clinicians and clients. Must be comfortable and professional on the telephone, able to communicate with physician staff office, clinical staff, and all laboratory associates. Must be able to communicate with patients and their families, using service recovery when necessary.
• Quality assurance functions and equipment maintenance functions. Performs quality control checks on each procedure, equipment, reagents, stains, etc. Documents and interprets all QC data used by technologists to determine validity of patient results and verify instrument performance. Documents and reviews maintenance logs to assure optimum system performance, guaranteeing valid data and eliminating costly, time-consuming equipment failures.
• Continuing Education and Competencies. Remains current in field. Trains new employees and students. Maintains competencies, mandatory education requirements (ACE).
• Miscellaneous Duties. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level