Lead Laboratory Technologist - Cytogenetics

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

34d•$33 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. 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. The Lead Laboratory Technologist serves as a Medical Technologist and provides leadership across educational, developmental, and technical resource areas. Works closely with residents and fellows, gives tours, and supports both clinical and administrative functions (80% clinical / 20% admin). Responsibilities include scheduling PTO, troubleshooting issues, answering questions from staff, reviewing SOPs, performing assigned tasks, and partnering with the Billing Department on billing adjustments. A background in Cytogenetics is preferred to support troubleshooting. 3+ years of relevant experience preferred. A caregiver in this position works days, from 7:30am-4:00pm. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform laboratory testing compliantly and maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness of specific job duties. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations, procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. Assume responsibility for and acts 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. Perform proficiency testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations. Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications. In the Educational track: functions as an educator and provides instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and the application of laboratory test protocols to students, employees, and residents. Conduct lab specific orientation for new employees and develop and coordinate laboratory continuing education program. Assist in the validation/verification of new assays under the direction of the Medical Director. Perform validation/verification analysis, collect, and analyze data and prepare for Medical Director review. Write technical procedure, submit to Medical Director for review and the Laboratory Director for approval. Train medical technologists in new testing procedures, assist with implementation of newly developed clinical tests. Effectively resolves daily technical and theoretical problems; solves technical problems; serves as a technical resource for the laboratory testing personnel, supervisors, and staff. Recognize and resolve complex technical problems and provide or seek viable, appropriate solutions. Perform and oversee troubleshooting and repair of assigned laboratory instruments/equipment/procedures. Assist with ensuring that procedure manuals are up to date and that annual reviews of procedure manuals are conducted.

Requirements

Pattern I: Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution AND three years of laboratory training or experience, or both in non-waived testing
Pattern II: Meets the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel
See Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, § 493.1489 Standard, High Complexity Testing Personnel Qualifications AND have at least three years of laboratory training or experience, or both, in non-waived testing
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 by an HHS approved agency or nationally recognized organization such as NACES (National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc) OR AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc)
If the required clinical laboratory training and experience occurred at an outside facility, a signed, official letter from the facility or organization is required which details the dates and laboratory discipline experience and training.
Laboratory training or experience and can be met by any combination of years of clinical laboratory training or experience
Clinical laboratory training or experience can be met by: 1. Medical technology internship 2. Full time experience performing non-waived testing for the required number of years 3. Part-time experience performing non-waived testing, with 2080 hours equivalent to one year

Nice To Haves

Medical Technologist, such as, MT(ASCP) or American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) eligible
3+ years of Cytogentics experience

Responsibilities

Scheduling PTO
Troubleshooting issues
Answering questions from staff
Reviewing SOPs
Performing assigned tasks
Partnering with the Billing Department on billing adjustments
Perform laboratory testing compliantly and maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness of specific job duties.
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations, procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
Assume responsibility for and acts 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.
Perform proficiency testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
In the Educational track: functions as an educator and provides instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and the application of laboratory test protocols to students, employees, and residents.
Conduct lab specific orientation for new employees and develop and coordinate laboratory continuing education program.
Assist in the validation/verification of new assays under the direction of the Medical Director. Perform validation/verification analysis, collect, and analyze data and prepare for Medical Director review.
Write technical procedure, submit to Medical Director for review and the Laboratory Director for approval.
Train medical technologists in new testing procedures, assist with implementation of newly developed clinical tests.
Effectively resolves daily technical and theoretical problems; solves technical problems; serves as a technical resource for the laboratory testing personnel, supervisors, and staff.
Recognize and resolve complex technical problems and provide or seek viable, appropriate solutions.
Perform and oversee troubleshooting and repair of assigned laboratory instruments/equipment/procedures.
Assist with ensuring that procedure manuals are up to date and that annual reviews of procedure manuals are conducted.