Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician - Molecular Pathology

ccf; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician for Molecular Pathology at the Main Campus in Cleveland. The role includes performing and interpreting tests across complexity levels, maintaining quality controls, and documenting results with accuracy.

The position offers a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a sign-on bonus up to $5,000. Work hours are days, 8:00am-4:30pm, with no weekends or holidays.

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.
• Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided; education will be verified.
• Education outside the United States requires translation and foreign equivalency evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintain regulatory knowledge as it pertains to job duties.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document all quality control activities, calibrations and maintenance.
• Ensure proper documentation practices and clear records.

Skills

Quality control

Documentation

Proficiency testing

Education verification

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinical or medical laboratory science

CLIA high complexity qualification

Tools

PCR knowledge

Microscopy

Instrument calibration

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 - Molecular Pathology

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Laboratory Medicine-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

E22000

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-4:30am

Job Summary

This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $ 5 , 0 00. 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.

Job Details

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.

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 caregiver in this role works days, from 8:00am-4:30pm. No weekends or holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 mo