Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician IV

Cleveland Clinic; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital to advance world-class healthcare in a Magnet Hospital setting. You will perform and interpret tests across complexity levels, maintaining quality and compliance while supporting patient care.

This PRN role covers 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. shifts and offers work in a top-ranked system with strong professional development and safety standards. Qualifications include a bachelor’s in lab science and CLIA high-complexity eligibility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records
• Perform laboratory testing in a compliant manner
• Maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness related to job duties
• Adhere to quality control policies and maintain documentation and instrument maintenance
• Identify and correct problems or escalate to supervisors as needed
• Educate and train students, employees, residents, etc.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Patient care support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

CLIA high complexity eligibility

Tools

Microscope

Laboratory instruments

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 IV

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Fairview Hospital

Department

General Lab-Fairview Hospital

Job Code

C18001

Shift

Variable

Schedule

6:00pm-6:00am

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

A caregiver in this position performs and interprets tests at all complexity levels. This caregiverdemonstratesan understanding of the theory and scientific principles of laboratory testing, as well as the technical,proceduraland problem-solving aspects. A caregiver in this rolemaintainsa questioning attitude, searching to find results to bestdeterminepatient care.

This is a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make an impactinpatient 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

• MLT

• Lab Technician IV

This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working shifts varying between 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintainingrecords 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 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.

• Participate 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.

• Function as an educator and provide 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,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.

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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