Laboratory Technologist - Core Lab Services (3rd Shift)
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- Columbus, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintains technical and computer skills required in the laboratory; May include phlebotomy, specimen collection, processing, reporting, and storage. May coordinate couriers for transport of specimens and supplies.
- 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. Assists with procedure and technical development and acts as a resource.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate respectfully with coworkers, staff, patients, parents and clients. Continuously be the best at providing customer service in an efficient and effective manner to assure customer satisfaction and quality patient care.
- 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.
- Performs routine and complex technical procedures and functions in the laboratory information system in an adequate and timely manner. Performs preventive maintenance and quality control with appropriate documentation and communication.
- Assists in process development/improvement within the department including participating in quality assurance, continuing education programs, department meetings, and special projects as assigned.
- Responsible for presenting continuing education. Participates in special projects and presentation of results. Assists with development and monitoring of specific competencies. Required to complete at least four hours of medical/technical continuing education, yearly.
- Demonstrates the initiative and ability to provide feedback that is useful and assists in individual improvement. Assist with training of new employees, students, fellows, rotators, etc. Promotes a cohesive work environment and identify resolutions to improve moral.
- Demonstrates the ability to make determinations regarding course of action and alternatives by addressing problems by using resolutions and basic troubleshooting skills. Able to resolve technical, computer, and customer service problems with in the lab section. Performs in-depth problem solving.
- Assumes responsibilities of Shift Coordinator/Site Lead as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science; or a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution, required.
- Certifications: American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification, preferred.
- Skills:
- Organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and computer skills.
- Demonstrates discipline-specific technical skills.
- Maintain and foster interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently promoting a team environment.T
- Bend/twistSquat/kneelClimb stairs/ladder
- Reaching above shoulder
- Lifting/carrying up to 30 lbs
- .Pushing and pulling up to 30 lbs.
- Exposed to fumes/gases/vapors
- Exposed to loud noises
- Walking
- Chemicals/Medications
- Working with machinery
- Standing
- Sitting Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning Repetitive hand/arm usage
- Computer skillsLifting/carrying up to 10 lbs.
- Audible speechHearing acuity
- Depth perception
- Color vision
- Peripheral vision
- Seeing- far/near
- Problem solving skills
- Decision making skills
- Interpreting data skills
- Exposed to blood and/or bodily fluids
- Exposed to communicable diseases and/or pathogens
- Exposed to biohazard waste