Nationwide Children's Hospital·Westerville, Ohio
Performs routine and complex technical laboratory procedures, including specimen collection, processing, and reporting. Responsible for maintaining equipment through preventive maintenance and ensuring quality control and safety standards are met.
Job Description: Summary:
Performs accurate and timely processing, testing, and resulting. Provides preventive maintenance, quality control, and customer service.
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 position. Maintains knowledge of techniques, procedures, and protocols, lab-wide and within lab section. Reviews and acknowledges procedures as required.
Delivers service excellence and quality patient care through adjusting communication styles to adapt to various cultural differences, addressing client 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/improvement within the department including participating in quality assurance, continuing education programs, and department meetings.
American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, preferred.
Frequently: Chemicals/Medications, Machinery, Walking
"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. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"
Market context
Laboratory Technician roles in Ohio are typically tied to hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs, so demand often follows ongoing testing and patient-care needs. Competition can be stronger for candidates with an associate degree or military lab training, and ASCP certification is preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then compare your background to the listed education path before applying.
