Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician IV

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital in Cleveland is seeking a Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician IV to join the Lab Administration team. The role supports high-quality patient care in a Magnet-designated facility, performing and interpreting complex tests while maintaining strict QA and regulatory compliance.

The caregiver will educate and train staff, ensure proper specimen handling, documentation, and adherence to CLIA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology
• Meets the 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 and NACES evaluation

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records 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 CLIA regulations
• Participate in continuing education and annual competency assessment
• Follow established policies whenever test systems are not within acceptable performance levels
• Identify problems that may affect test performance and take corrective action or notify supervisors
• Function as an educator and provide instruction and training on theory and procedures

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Documentation practices

Educator responsibilities

Education

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

Meets the CLIA high complexity testing qualifications grandfathering clause

Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided

Education will be verified

Foreign education requires translation and NACES evaluation

Job description

Job Title

Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician IV

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Fairview Hospital

Department

Lab Administration-Fairview Hospital

Job Code

E21000

Shift

Variable

Schedule

6:00pm-6:00am

Job Summary

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 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.

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.


• 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, 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)


• *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 spe