Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician

ccf; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital in Mentor, OH is seeking a Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician for night shift. You will perform and interpret tests across levels of complexity in a state-of-the-art Laboratory.

Join a team dedicated to quality, education, and patient-centered care, with opportunities for professional growth and hands-on experience with leading researchers and clinicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field or meets the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel grandfathering clauses
• ASCP certification or eligible is preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret tests at varying complexity levels in the clinical laboratory
• Maintain laboratory quality control procedures and documentation
• Adhere to CLIA regulations and institutional policies
• Participate in proficiency testing and annual competency assessments
• Maintain instrument calibration and preventive maintenance records
• Educate and train staff or students on laboratory protocols

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in science-related field

CLIA high complexity testing qualifications

Tools

Microscopy

Calibration equipment

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

Mentor

Facility

Mentor Hospital

Department

Laboratory-Mentor Hospital

Job Code

E22000

Shift

Nights

Schedule

11:00pm-7:00am

Job Summary

Job Details

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 close 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.

In this position, you will perform and interpret tests at all complexity levels. Using your understanding of the theories and technical, procedural and problem-solving aspects of Laboratory Science, you will aid in the search to determine the 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
• Med Lab Technician
• Lab Technician

The PRN (as needed) caregiver works varying hours.

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 equipment 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 science‑related field OR meets the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel grandfathering clauses
• One or more of Microbiology, Immunohematology or other licenses

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)
• One year of clinical Microbiology

*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 t