Medical Lab Technician
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Medical Lab Technician Travel/Contract Job – Columbus, Ohio

Job Details

• Specialty: Laboratory (Medical Lab Technician)
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, Friday through Sunday, three 12-hour shifts (18:30 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Perform laboratory testing including Chemistry, Immunochemistry, Coagulation, Hematology, Urinalysis, Manual Testing, Rapid Covid and Influenza tests, Manual Body Fluid and CSF cell counts and differentials, Transfusion Services, and Central Processing.
• Work in a comprehensive clinical laboratory providing time-sensitive services to patients with various diagnoses.
• The laboratory operates 24/7 and provides training for new staff and medical technology students.
• Use of EMR system EPIC with recent experience/proficiency required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Lab Technician within the last year.
• Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent.
• Certification by ASCP or AMT.
• Recent experience and proficiency with EPIC EMR system.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including SS trace, counties lived/worked, nationwide check, sex offender registry, and motor vehicle record if driving is required.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required using Ohio-specific code 3701.881, must be completed within 1 year of start.
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• Education accreditation verification required immediately after contract signing.
• Subcontractors must complete a background acknowledgement form prior to start.
• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required.
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, and Abuse compliance training and reporting form required.
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and signed annually.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12) required.
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive.
• TB questionnaire required in lieu of annual TB test renewal.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer).
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (signed declination acceptable).
• Varicella immunity (2 vaccines or positive titer) or documented medical exemption.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31); decliners must wear a mask.
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended; proof of primary vaccination collected if available.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application required, including education verification.
• Skills checklist required.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually.

Competency and Certification Exams

• Unit-specific competency exams required.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required for all RN/LVN candidates (not applicable here but noted for reference).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for RNs (not applicable here).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications may be required depending on unit (not specified for this role).
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification, and tech cert verification are unit-specific and not applicable unless specified.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Medical Lab Technician working night shifts Friday through Sunday in Columbus, Ohio. Candidates must have at least 1 year of lab experience, an associate degree, and appropriate certification. Proficiency with EPIC EMR is required. Comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, health screenings, and immunizations are mandatory. Travel experience is preferred. The role involves working in a busy clinical lab performing a wide range of laboratory tests and supporting patient care 24/7.