Nationwide Children's Hospital·Columbus, Ohio
Performs accurate processing, testing, and resulting of clinical laboratory specimens across various testing areas. Responsible for preventive maintenance, quality control, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Job Description: Summary:
Performs accurate and timely processing, testing, and resulting. 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 doing high complexity testing, Offsite Labs performing moderate complexity testing.
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, 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 the initiative and ability to provide feedback that is useful and assists in individual improvement. Assist with training and competency of employees, students, fellows, rotators, etc.
Education
Requirement: Education Requirement Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from accredited institution OR equivalent education and training as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations 42CFR493.1489(b)(3)(ii).
American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, preferred.
"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"
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science. ASCP certification is preferred.
Market context
In Ohio, allied health roles in medical laboratory settings are typically supported by ongoing demand from hospitals, outpatient labs, and diagnostic services. These positions are competitive because employers often require an associate degree, ASCP certification, and the physical ability to handle routine lab tasks, while the posted requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your certification status and review the lifting requirement against your current work capacity.
