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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Med Lab Tech Processing

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/27/2026

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A Laboratory Specimen Processor catalogs specimens in a medical laboratory for use by other health care workers, including laboratory technicians, nurses, and physicians. Specimens can include blood samples, bacteria cultures, and even organs. Receives specimens, enters specimen data into a computer system, prepares samples for further laboratory analysis, and transports specimens to other labs and clinical departments.

$41,046 / year median in Ohio

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Job Description

Med Lab Tech Processing The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 3.9 Columbus, OH Job Details Full-time 13 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Full Job Description Address:

450 W 10th

Ave Columbus, OH Job Number:

R157410

Posted Date:

8/24/2026

Type:

Full time

Current Employees and Students:

Please log in to Workday to use the internal job search and application process. Scope of Position Central Processing Area encompasses specimen collection and receipt, specimen processing, specimen distribution, send out referral testing, and client services within the Department of Clinical Laboratories. The Central Processing Area is staffed 24 hours per day, Sunday through Saturday. Position Summary This Medical Laboratory Technician-Processor (MLT-Processor) is responsible for covering the duties and responsibilities of the Central Processing area as applicable within division of the Clinical Laboratories. Performs specimen processing, manual computer test order entry; verification of laboratory test requisition entry, and customer service related duties such as answering telephone inquiries and problem resolution of testing samples with physician order and/or specimen collection errors. The MLT-Processor also participates in quality control, continuous quality improvement activities, inventory control, professional development and continuing education within the area. The MLT-Processor positions assigned to cover the Central Processing Area are required to rotate weekends and holidays per manager-approved weekend/holiday schedule and/or as operational necessity dictates due to staffing issues where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications For Hire:

High school education required; Associates degree or higher preferred in medical laboratory technology or biological science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications For Hire:

High school education required; Associates degree or higher preferred in medical laboratory technology or biological science or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with the online application. For assistance with applying, please contact . If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions. Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.