Medical Laboratory Technologist - Lab Float Pool, casual

Ohio Health • Columbus, OH

90d

About The Position

The Medical Technologist (ASCP) performs accurate, precise, and timely patient test results for the diagnosis and management of human illness. Utilizes automation, computerization, and manual methods. Responsible for quality control and instrument operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. Position handles blood, tissue, fecal matter, sputum, urine, spinal fluid and other bodily fluids. Specimens may be contaminated with infectious diseases including HIV and other blood borne pathogens.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology - American Society for Clinical Pathology, MLT - Medical Laboratory Technologist Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology
• MLT (ASCP) two year Field of study in applied science or medical laboratory technology including MLT internship in a laboratory or formal military Experience followed by successful completion of the Board of Registry examination of the American society of Clinical Pathologists.

Responsibilities

• Critical thinking, academic theory, facilitation/leadership abilities, and advanced customer service skills.
• 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.
• Assist in gathering test data for evaluation of new methods and installation of equipment.
• Customer service to clinicians and clients.
• Performing quality assurance functions and equipment maintenance functions.
• Performing quality control checks on each procedure, equipment, reagents, stains, etc.
• Documenting and interpreting all QC data used by technologists to determine validity of patient results and verify instrument performance.
• Documenting and reviewing maintenance logs to assure optimum system performance.
• Continuing Education and Competencies.
• Remaining current in field.
• Training new employees and students.
• Maintaining competencies, mandatory educational requirements (ACE).
• Performing miscellaneous duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees