Student Medical Technician-CytoGenetics Laboratory

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cytogenetics Laboratory provides Fluorescent in situ Hybridization (FISH) and Chromosome analysis on inpatient and outpatient specimens received from the OSUWMC and other local and state hospitals and physicians. These procedures are used to examine blood, bone marrow and solid tumor specimens for chromosomal changes. The laboratory also provides training for residents, medical students, and medical technology students. The student laboratory technician position assist with the daily workload by performing data entry, requisition of specimens, coverslipping, filing, cleaning glassware, inventory, and other tasks as assigned. Student laboratory technicians work under the direction of the Lab manager and work closely with Laboratory Directors, Lead technologists and other lab staff. The Cytogenetics Laboratory is staffed 6 days a week with hours varying according to workflow and holidays.

The student laboratory technologist provides clerical support including specimen accessioning, data entry, filing, responding to telephone inquiries, and other clerical support tasks as needed. The student also assists in laboratory procedures including glassware cleaning, slide cleaning and coverslipping, reagent preparation, and assisting laboratory staff with various sample processing procedures. The student performs and documents quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance on instrumentation. The student medical laboratory technician works under the direction of the Laboratory Directors, Lab manager and Lead technologists.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a four year or two-year science related field
• Math skills required (equation solving, comprehension of percent and dilutions)
• Basic knowledge of metric system required

Nice To Haves

• Those enrolled in a medical technology program preferred

Responsibilities

• Performing data entry
• Requisition of specimens
• Coverslipping
• Filing
• Cleaning glassware
• Inventory
• Specimen accessioning
• Responding to telephone inquiries
• Slide cleaning
• Reagent preparation
• Assisting laboratory staff with various sample processing procedures
• Performing and documenting quality control, quality assurance and preventative maintenance on instrumentation

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees