Medical Laboratory Technician OR Medical Technologist - Hematology

OhioHealth

16h•Onsite

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. The duties of this position includes but is not limited to accurate, precise, and timely patient test results for the diagnosis and management of human illness. Position utilizes automation and computerization, and manual methods. Responsible for quality control and instrument operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. May be involved in teaching and training, but not in a leadership position. 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 blood borne 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. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision to be an organization "where people want to work." Apply now and work together with us to improve the health of those we serve.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Registered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or AMT Certification (considered equivalent to ASCP)
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

Perform complex analysis of all body fluids and tissues.
Determine the reliability of all analytic data before releasing as patient measurement for diagnosis and treatment.
Interpret information to make judgmental decisions and troubleshoot technical procedures and instruments.
Utilize knowledge of medical correlation of data, laboratory parameters, physiologic factors, medication effects, and specific medical treatments to assess the validity of laboratory data.
Use appropriate testing techniques to evaluate new testing methodologies and practices.
Demonstrate safety and infection control practices.
Provide mentorship to new lab associates and students.
Provide customer service to clinicians and clients, communicating professionally with physician staff office, clinical staff, all laboratory associates, patients, and their families, using service recovery when necessary.
Perform quality control checks on each procedure, equipment, reagents, and stains.
Document and interpret all QC data used by technologists to determine validity of patient results and verify instrument performance.
Document and review maintenance logs to assure optimum system performance, guaranteeing valid data and eliminating costly, time-consuming equipment failures.
Remain current in field through continuing education.
Train new employees and students.
Maintain competencies and mandatory education requirements (ACE).
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties as a High Reliability Organization.