Lab Tech

Cleveland Clinic•Grosse Pointe, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Tech to join their team at South Pointe Hospital in Warrensville Hts. This role is responsible for performing and interpreting tests at all complexity levels, demonstrating an understanding of laboratory testing principles, and maintaining a questioning attitude to best determine patient care. The position involves working nights, from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am. The Cleveland Clinic Health System emphasizes a commitment to excellence, pushing boundaries, and transforming the patient experience. South Pointe Hospital is a Magnet Hospital, recognized for professional nursing practice. The role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology and build a rewarding career within a respected healthcare organization. Clinical laboratory testing personnel will be hired under three different job titles based on educational background: Medical Technologist, Med Lab Technician, and Lab Technician.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.
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.