Medical Technologist OR Medical Laboratory Technician

Job Description Summary 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. Responsibilities and Duties 55% Critical thinking, academic theory, facilitation/leadership abilities, and advanced customer service skills. Includes performing complex analysis of all body fluids and tissues; determining reliability of analytic data before release; interpreting information for judgmental decisions and troubleshooting technical procedures and instruments; utilizing knowledge of medical correlation of data, laboratory parameters, physiologic factors, medication effects, and specific medical treatments to assess validity of laboratory data; using appropriate testing techniques to evaluate new testing methodologies and practices; demonstrating safety and infection control practices; assisting in gathering test data for evaluation of new methods and installation of equipment. 15% Customer service to clinicians and clients. Must be comfortable and professional on the telephone, able to communicate with physician office staff, clinical staff, and all laboratory associates. Must be able to communicate with patients and their families, using service recovery when necessary. 20% Quality assurance functions and equipment maintenance functions. Performs quality control checks on each procedure, equipment, reagents, stains, etc. Documents and interprets all QC data used by technologists to determine validity of patient results and verify instrument performance. Documents and reviews maintenance logs to assure optimum system performance, guaranteeing valid data and eliminating costly, time‑consuming equipment failures. 5% Continuing Education and Competencies. Remains current in field; trains new employees and students; maintains competencies, mandatory educational requirements (ACE). 5% Miscellaneous duties. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree: Applied Sciences (Required) ASCP - American Society for Clinical Pathology - MLT certification (American Society for Clinical Pathology) Additional Job Description 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. ASCP or equivalent certifying organization. Work Shift Evening Scheduled Weekly Hours 32 Department Core Lab Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr OhioHealth