Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician/Lab Technician

Medical Technologist / MLT / Lab Technician

This role is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

A caregiver in this position performs and interprets tests at all complexity levels. This caregiver

demonstrates

an understanding of the theory and scientific principles of laboratory testing, as well as the technical,

procedural

and problem

solving aspects.

A caregiver in this role

maintains

a questioning attitude, searching to find results to best

determine

patient care.

This is a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make an impact in patient care at one of the worlds top-ranked healthcare organizations.

We will hire our clinical laboratory testing personnel in three different job titles, based on educational background :

Medical Technologist

Med Lab Technician

Lab Technician

This is

full

time role and the hours are 3 : 00pm 11 : 30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role, will :

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and

maintaining

records of patient test results.

Maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness as it pertains to specific job duties.

Adhere to the laboratorys quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.

Assume responsibility for and

take action

regarding

any quality control or quality assurance issues as it pertains to specific job duties.

Maintain instruments and equipment

in accordance with

manufacturers specifications.

Assume responsibility for good documentation practices and

maintain

clear and legible records.

Perform

proficiency

testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations

i.e.

analyze

proficiency

survey sample in the same manner as a

patient specimens

no communication with other CLIA laboratories, complete record retention and

accurate

documentation and result reporting.

Assume responsibility for participation in continuing education, professional development and

required

annual competency assessment.

Follow

the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

Identify

problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and

either must

correct the problems or

immediately

notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director.

May function as an educator and provides instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and the application of laboratory test protocols to students, employees, residents, etc.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include :

Associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

Bachelors

degree in a chemical, physical,

biological

or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from a four-year college or university

OR meets the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel grandfathering clauses.

Education outside of the United States requires diploma / transcripts translated into English and proof of foreign equivalency from an HHS approved agency or nationally recognized organization such as NACES (National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.) or AICE (A

ssociation of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include :

Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT

MLT or MLS

or certification eligible, from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link to see how we provide what matters most to you :

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Physical Requirements :

Physical demands include : Visual acuity to study specimens under a microscope.

Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation and tones.

Fine motor skills and manual dexterity to handle specimens and lab equipment required to process specimens and repair equipment.

May be required to stand for long periods of time.

Light lifting may be required.

May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.

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Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary / hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.