Clinical Lab Services Senior

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Job Title:

Clinical Lab Services Senior

Department:

James | James Molecular Lab

Scope of Position     

The James Molecular Pathology Laboratory performs clinical molecular diagnostics testing and uniquely spans across the research and clinical missions of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital (OSUCCC-James).  The OSUCCC-James is committed to providing the community/region it serves with high quality services in cancer detection, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation as one of the nations’ 10 free standing “cancer-only” hospitals which, with 300+ beds, is one of the largest PPS-exempt hospitals in the USA (2500+ FTE’s). As an NCI designated Cancer program, the OSUCCC-James encompasses over 400,000 outpatient and clinic patient visits, more than 14,500 hospital admissions and over 10,000 surgeries per year.  The CAP-, JCAHO- and CLIA-certified molecular laboratory is recognized as one of the top academic centers performing highly complex genetic testing utilizing advanced technology. It supports outreach testing programs, multi-institution cooperative efforts and educational rotations for medical students, residents, fellows and faculty from internal and external institutions.  The Molecular Pathology Technologist will perform clinical and research work utilizing: molecular techniques and assays, nucleic acid isolations, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), capillary electrophoresis, sequencing and fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) techniques using formalin fixed paraffin imbedded tissue.   Assays are performed under the supervision of the Medical Director, Division Director, Operations Director, Manager and Lead Technologist(s).  The laboratory is regularly staffed five days a week (Monday through Friday) with weekend hours as needed.

Position Summary     

The senior clinical laboratory professional provides advanced technical or operational experience within the Clinical Laboratory.  The senior clinical laboratory professional performs specialized automated and manual laboratory procedures, verifies and reports test requests and results, and is directly responsible for the technical quality of tests performed in the laboratory.  Administrative duties include instrument technical requirements including validations, creation and execution of section competencies, section QA/QI responsibilities, technical procedure writing/implementation, assisting with scheduling, training and recordkeeping. The senior clinical laboratory professional works under the direction of the division director, lead technologist, and lab manager.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire:       Bachelor's degree in a biological science, MB (ASCP) certification OR Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science or biological science, MLS (ASCP) certification. Candidates must have 1 year of work experience as a Clinical Laboratory Professional or Molecular Technologist 2 at OSU Medical Center in the focused area of oversight. Total years of service greater than or equal to 3 years preferred.

   On going:      Maintains certification status: meets mandatory education and health surveillance requirements.  Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Career Roadmap:

FUNCTION: Clinical Labs