Overview

POSITION: Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Technologist

LOCATION: OHC - Blue Ash

WEEKLY HOURS: 40

OHC - Specialists in Cancer and Blood disorders, is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to join our team at our Blue Ash office. As the only independent adult cancer program in the region, we offer Medical, Radiation, Blood and Marrow Transplant, Gynecologic, and Breast Surgical Oncology services. OHC supports a robust cancer research and clinical trials program, neuro-oncology, cancer genetics specialists and supportive care program.

The MLS is responsible for accurately performing specimen analysis, instrument maintenance, and quality control procedures including moderate and high complexity laboratory tests. They will initiate and follow quality assurance and safety policies and procedures as well as perform specimen collection and assist with patient flow as needed. The MLS will train employees in current laboratory procedures, be a resource for lab information and may act as the primary operator for at least one laboratory instrument. They may oversee daily laboratory activities in absence of supervisor. Performs clinical tests used in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases. Demonstrates the clinical thinking and technical skills needed to assess the appropriateness of results and the need for retesting or equipment recalibration. Performs and monitors specialized diagnostic laboratory tests. Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.

Why choose OHC?

You take care of our patients, so we take care of you. OHC's benefits include:

3 Health Insurance Plans to choose from

2 Dental and 2 Vision insurance plans

A company matched 401K plan

Profit sharing plan for clinical employees

Competitive salaries

Company paid short term / long term disability / life insurance

Paid Holidays

A generous PTO plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development Program

Nationwide Discounts at your favorite hotels, resorts and retailers just for being an OHC employee

Wellness Program

Yearly merit raises

Opportunities for advancement

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Assists with performing phlebotomy and collecting appropriate specimens from patients as ordered. Assures pre-authorization and completes appropriate consent forms (ABN) prior to collection of limited coverage tests.

Assists with special procedures as needed (i.e. bone marrows in the room).

Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient results.

Performs specimen analysis of all Chemistry, Hematology and Immunology specimens.

Maintains and operates all laboratory equipment. Performs daily, weekly and monthly instrument maintenance as indicated.

Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies and documents all QC activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and instrument maintenance. Records proper lot numbers of all controls, calibrators, and reagents.

Participates in proficiency testing by performing sample analysis and reporting results at least once a year.

Prepares peripheral blood smear and competently performs complete WBC differential on normal and abnormal smears.

Performs microscopic examination of urinary sediment.

Records results on appropriate worksheet and computer system and performs file maintenance. Processes specimens for send-out testing.

Follows the laboratory's policies whenever test systems a

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