Medical Technologist

Cleveland Clinic; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist to join the Laboratory Medicine-Diagnostics Institute. The role involves performing and interpreting tests across complexity levels, contributing to patient care with precise analysis and accurate results.

Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and meet CLIA high-complexity qualifications. This PRN on-site position offers hands-on experience in a Magnet Hospital setting with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Meets CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel grandfathering clause.
• Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided.
• Education will be verified.
• Education outside the United States requires translation to English and proof of foreign equivalency from a NACES member.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses and documentation of results.
• Perform laboratory testing in a compliant manner.
• Maintain regulatory knowledge as it pertains to job duties.
• Adhere to quality control policies and calibrations of instruments and procedures.
• Maintain clear and legible records and ensure proper documentation practices.
• Participate in continuing education and required competency assessments.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological/clinical/medical laboratory science

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Medical Technologist

Location

Avon

Facility

Avon Hospital

Department

Laboratory Medicine-Diagnostics Institute

Job Code

E22000

Shift

Evenings

Schedule

3:00pm-11:30pm/11:00pm-7:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Avon Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients and is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.

In this position, you will perform and interpret tests at allcomplexitylevels. Using your understanding of the theories and technical,proceduraland problem-solving aspects of Laboratory Science, you will aid in the search todeterminethe best mode of care for patients.
This position offers a rewarding opportunity to expand your knowledge through extensive hands-on experience with some of the best researchers and specialists.
We will hire our clinical laboratory testing personnel in three different job titles, based on educational background:

• Medical Technologist
• MLT
• Lab Technician IV

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working a day/evening rotation between 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. or 11:0 0 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting andmaintainingrecords of patient test results.
• Perform laboratory testing in a compliant manner.
• Maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness as it pertains to specific job duties.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Assume responsibility for andtake actionregardingany quality control or quality assurance issues as it pertains to specific job duties.
• Maintain instruments and equipmentin accordance withmanufacturer’s specifications.
• Assume responsibility for good documentation practices andmaintainclear and legible records.
• Performproficiencytesting in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulationsi.e.analyzeproficiencysurvey sample in the same manner as apatient specimens, no communication with other CLIA laboratories, complete record retention andaccuratedocumentation and result reporting.
• Participatein continuing education, professionaldevelopmentandrequiredannual competency assessment.
• Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identifyproblems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of testresultsand either must correct the problems orimmediatelynotify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director.
• Function as an educator andprovideinstruction and training in theory, technical skills, safetyprotocolsand the application of laboratory test protocols to students, employees, residents, etc.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, biological,clinicalor medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
• Meets the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel grandfathering clause. See Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, §493.1489(b)(5) Standards; High Complexity Testing Personnel Qualifications
• *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 a NACES (National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc) member

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)

*The compensation range provided corresponds to the Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician position. Individual pay rates may vary depending on licensure level and relevant experience. *

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.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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