Microbiology Technologist (HS)
Company: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Location: Columbus
Posted on: January 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Scope of PositionThe Microbiology laboratory encompasses
specimen collection, processing and testing within the Department
of Clinical Laboratories. Full service testing includes
bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, virology, parasitology,
smear interpretation and molecular testing. The lab is staffed 24
hours per day, Sunday through Saturday. The position is responsible
for delivering quality laboratory testing to OSUMC patients and
clients as well as to the community. It requires effective verbal
and written communication with staff and clients.Position
SummaryThe medical technologist performs specimen processing, test
request entry, order entry verification and correction, and all
clinical lab testing in Microbiology. Testing includes
interpretation of smears and cultures, performing and interpreting
identification and susceptibility tests, specialized testing in
AFB, mycology, virology, parasitology and/or molecular methods as
assigned. This technician also participates in quality control,
continuous quality improvement, inventory control, professional
development, training, and continuing education within the
area.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in medical technology
amp; MT (ASCP) certification within one year of hire OR Bachelor's
degree in a biological science with post-degree experience in
Molecular Biology amp; MB (ASCP) certification within two years of
hire, OR Bachelor's degree in microbiology with post- degree
experience in Molecular Microbiology amp; M (ASCP) certification
within two years of hire, OR advanced post-degree in Molecular
Genetics certification not required.
Keywords: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus , Microbiology Technologist (HS), Other , Columbus, Ohio
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