Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician

ccf; Akron (OH); On-site; GBP 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Health System's Akron General Lab, performing and interpreting tests across complexity levels with a strong emphasis on quality and compliance. You will work as part of a dedicated team in a world-renowned health system, supporting patient care with accurate results and reliable documentation.

The role emphasizes adherence to CLIA standards, ongoing proficiency, and potential educator duties for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Meets the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel grandfathering clause.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness related to job duties and quality control.

Skills

Pipetting

PCR knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science

CLIA high complexity testing qualifications (grandfathering clause)

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/MLT/Lab Technician

Location

Akron

Facility

Bath Health and Wellness

Department

Lab-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

E22000

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

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

Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, 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 world's 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. A PRN (as needed) caregiver in this role works 3:00pm-11:20pm or 11:00pm-7:30am.

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 laboratory's 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 equiqment in accordance with manufacturer's 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:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or 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)
• PCR knowledge
• Pipetting 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 spe

*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.*