Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician

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Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital Laboratory is hiring for Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician in Canton, OH. This PRN position covers nights (10:00pm–6:30am) and offers hands-on testing, interpretation, and patient result reporting.

You will perform tests at varying complexity, maintain records, and comply with CLIA regulations while working with a skilled care team of researchers and clinicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field or CLIA qualifications grandfathering
• One or more of Microbiology, Immunohematology or other licenses
• ASCP certification or eligible (MT/MLT/MLS)
• One year of clinical Microbiology experience

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records.
• Maintain regulatory knowledge relevant to duties.
• Adhere to QC policies, calibrations and maintenance.
• Maintain good documentation practices and records.
• Participate in continuing education, professional development and competency assessments.
• Potentially educate/train students, employees and residents on theory and lab techniques.
• Identify problems affecting test performance and notify supervisors when necessary.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Documentation

Safety protocols

Microscopy proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in science-related field

CLIA high-complexity testing qualifications grandfathering

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

Canton

Facility

Mercy Hospital

Department

Laboratory Mgt and Support-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Job Code

E22000

Shift

Nights

Schedule

10:00pm-6:30am

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world‑class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, 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.

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 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.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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