Medical Laboratory Scientist - Critical Care
Scope of Position
The Critical Care Laboratory (CCL) provides comprehensive, time-sensitive laboratory services to patients with various diagnoses and admission/discharge criteria. The CCL utilizes a state-of-the-art total laboratory automation (TLA) system that processes and delivers specimens to automated chemistry, immunochemistry, hematology, and coagulation analyzers. Additional areas of testing include specialized coagulation, urinalysis, body fluid, blood gas, rapid molecular, and kit testing. The lab offers training for residents, new staff, and medical technology students. The laboratory operates 24/7, serving all OSUWMC inpatient areas and the University Reference Laboratory and OSU Physician Office testing needs.
Position Summary
This medical technologist works as part of a dynamic team to perform routine automated and manual procedures, verify and report test requests, troubleshoot analyzers and test methods, review quality control values and results. Technologists handle phone inquiries from both internal and external customers, call critical value results, and problem-solve pre-analytical issues. All employees work under the direction of the division directors, manager, and lead technologists.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum Education Required: 4-Year College Degree or higher from a NAACLS-accredited program or equivalent.
- Medical Laboratory Technologist degree with ASCP/AMT, MT, or MLS Medical Board Certification is required.
- Note: Board certification is a condition of employment. If not certified, applicant must obtain MLS certification within 1 year of hire, with the first board of certification test attempt within the first six months of hire.
Screen Reader Users
For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.