Lead Laboratory Technologist

Cleveland Clinic; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 46,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital in Mentor, OH is seeking a Lead Laboratory Technologist to join its world-class Laboratory team. You will work as a Medical Technologist supporting one or more specialized areas, focusing on education, development, and technical resources.

The role emphasizes high-level testing, quality control, proficiency testing, training, and adherence to CLIA regulations while maintaining up-to-date procedures and instrument performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution and three years of laboratory training or experience, or both in non-waived testing.
• Meets CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel as applicable.
• Education verification required (diploma and/or transcripts) and translation for foreign credentials if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing compliantly and maintain regulatory knowledge.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document calibrations and maintenance.
• Lead and train staff, develop educational programs and continuing education.
• Validate/verify new assays under Medical Director supervision and prepare analyses.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshoot instruments and procedures.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Education/training

Proficiency testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Tools

CLIA compliance

Job description

Join the Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital team and experience world-class care at its best. This state-of-the-art facility offers Lake County residents enhanced access to Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top healthcare systems. With four operating rooms, 34 inpatient care rooms and a helipad, we are making access to high-quality care closer to home easier than ever for our Lake County patients. Here, you can become part of Mentor’s supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team.

As a Lead Laboratory Technologist, you will work as a Medical Technologist while supporting one or more specialized areas of responsibility, including educational, developmental, and technical resource initiatives.

A caregiver in this role works days from 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform laboratory testing compliantly and maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness of specific job duties.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations, procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Assume responsibility for and acts regarding any quality control or quality assurance issues as it pertains to specific job duties. Maintain instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
• Perform proficiency testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• In the Educational track: functions as an educator and provides instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and the application of laboratory test protocols to students, employees, and residents.
• Conduct lab specific orientation for new employees and develop and coordinate laboratory continuing education programs.
• Assist in the validation/verification of new assays under the direction of the Medical Director. Perform validation/verification analysis, collect, and analyze data and prepare for Medical Director review.
• Write technical procedures, submit to the Medical Director for review, and the Laboratory Director for approval.
• Train medical technologists in new testing procedures, assist with implementation of newly developed clinical tests.
• Effectively resolves daily technical and theoretical problems; solves technical problems; serves as a technical resource for the laboratory testing personnel, supervisors, and staff.
• Recognize and resolve complex technical problems and provide or seek viable, appropriate solutions.
• Perform and oversee troubleshooting and repair of assigned laboratory instruments/equipment/procedures.
• Assist with ensuring that procedure manuals are up to date and that annual reviews of procedure manuals are conducted.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Pattern I: Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution AND three years of laboratory training or experience, or both in non-waived testing
• Pattern II: Meets the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel
• See Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42,
• 493.1489 Standard, High Complexity Testing Personnel Qualifications AND have at least three years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in non-waived testing
• Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided. Education will be verified
• Education outside of the United States requires diploma/transcripts translated into English and proof of foreign equivalency from by an HHS approved agency or nationally recognized organization such as NACES (National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc) OR AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc)
• If the required clinical laboratory training and experience occurred at an outside facility, a signed, official letter from the facility or organization is required which details the dates and laboratory discipline experience and training.
• Laboratory training or experience and can be met by any combination of years of clinical laboratory training or experience
• Clinical laboratory training or experience can be met by: 1. Medical technology internship 2. Full time experience performing non-waived testing for the required number of years 3. Part-time experience performing non-waived testing, with 2080 hours equivalent to one year

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Medical Technologist, such as, MT(ASCP) or American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) eligible
• Hematology & Chemistry experience
• Experience as a Lead

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $33.46

Maximum hourly: $51.03

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).