Medical Laboratory Scientist - East

Scope of Position The East Clinical Laboratory provides comprehensive, time‑sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria. The East laboratory performs Chemistry, Immunochemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Urinalysis, various Manual Testing, Rapid Covid, Rapid Influenza, Manual Body Fluid and CSF cell counts and differentials as well as Transfusion Services and Central Processing. The laboratory is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides training for new staff and medical technology students. Position Summary The Medical Laboratory Technician performs routine automated and manual procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results, manages phone inquiries regarding patient results, specimen collection and testing frequency, and uses the laboratory computer system to review reports and call critical values to healthcare professionals. The technician performs and documents quality control, quality assurance, and preventative maintenance on instrumentation and provides training for new staff and medical technology students. The technician works under the direction of the Lab Manager or Lead Technologist. Minimum Qualifications For Hire: Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or biological science with MT certification. Must obtain MT certification within one year from the date of hire. Location: East Hospital – Main (0398) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Weekend Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Ohio State University