Lab Technician

Cleveland Clinic

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus Clinical Microbiology department, where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, and patient care is world class. The caregiver performs and interprets laboratory tests at all complexity levels, applying knowledge of laboratory science theories and technical, procedural, and problem-solving practices to support decisions about patient care. The role offers hands-on experience with researchers and specialists. Hiring title will depend on the caregiver’s educational background: Medical Technologist, Med Lab Technician, or Lab Technician. This is a full-time position working four 10-hour shifts, starting between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., including every other weekend. The listed schedule is 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. Physical demands include visual acuity for microscope work, color differentiation, fine motor skills and manual dexterity, potentially standing for long periods, and possible light lifting. The caregiver may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, and radioactive materials, and must use personal protective equipment as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, or qualification under CLIA high-complexity testing personnel grandfathering clauses.
One or more of Microbiology, Immunohematology, or other licenses.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT, MLT, or MLS), or eligibility for certification through the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
One year of clinical Microbiology experience.

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness related to assigned duties.
Follow laboratory quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Take responsibility and action regarding quality-control or quality-assurance issues related to assigned duties.
Maintain instruments and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
Maintain good documentation practices and clear, legible records.
Perform proficiency testing in compliance with CLIA regulations, including analyzing survey samples like patient specimens, avoiding communication with other CLIA laboratories, retaining records, documenting accurately, and reporting results.
Participate in continuing education, professional development, and required annual competency assessment.
Follow established laboratory policies and procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting, correct them, or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director.
May educate and train students, employees, residents, and others in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and laboratory test protocols.