Lab Technologist/Technician - Flow Cytometry/Special Coag

Overview Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with an on‑call rotation. Job Description Summary: Performs accurate and timely processing, testing, and results. Provides preventive maintenance, quality control, and customer service. Works in NCH Clinical Lab testing areas, including CMI, Core Lab, Transfusion Services, POCT, Molecular, Diagnostic Immunology, AP (high complexity testing), and Offsite Labs (moderate complexity testing). Essential Functions Performs routine and complex technical procedures and functions in the laboratory information system in an adequate and timely manner; may include phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, reporting, and storage. Performs preventive maintenance, supply upkeep, and quality control with appropriate documentation, coordination, and communication. Demonstrates knowledge of and upholds applicable laws and regulations related to the position. Maintains knowledge of techniques, procedures, and protocols lab-wide and within lab section, reviews and acknowledges procedures as required. Delivers service excellence, One Team collaboration, and quality patient care through adjusting communication styles to adapt to various cultural differences, addressing concerns by researching problems and identifying resolutions, using basic troubleshooting skills, and efficiently handling interruptions and functions with changing environments or circumstances. Maintains a safe environment, wears appropriate personal protective equipment as designated by lab area, reports spills and hazardous situations immediately and acts appropriately. Follows established guidelines for disclosure of patient information. Assists in process development and improvement within the department including participating in quality assurance, continuing education programs, department meetings, and special projects. Demonstrates initiative and ability to provide feedback that is useful and assists in individual improvement. Assists with training and competency of employees, students, fellows, rotators, etc. Education Requirement Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution OR equivalent education and training as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii). Certifications American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, preferred. Skills Organizational and communication skills. Attention to detail. Computer skills. Discipline‑specific technical skills. Ability to maintain and foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers. Ability to work efficiently and independently, promoting a team environment. Physical Requirements Occasionally: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Fume/Gases/Vapors exposure, Lifting/Carrying 11‑20 lbs, Lifting/Carrying 21‑40 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing/Pulling 0‑25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel. Frequently: Chemicals/Medications, Computer usage, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Machinery operation, Repetitive hand/arm use, Walking. Continuously: Audible speech, Biohazard waste handling, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids handling, Color vision, Knowledge of communicable diseases and/or pathogens, Decision making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hearing acuity, Interpreting data, Lifting/Carrying 0‑10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – far/near, Sitting, Standing. Note The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. Equal Opportunity Employment EOE M/F/Disability/Vet #J-18808-Ljbffr 10 Nationwide Children's Hospital