Lab Technician - Automated Chemistry

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus, the Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician performs and interprets laboratory tests at all complexity levels. The role applies knowledge of laboratory science theories and technical, procedural, and problem-solving practices to help determine appropriate patient care. Clinical laboratory testing personnel are hired under one of three job titles based on educational background: Medical Technologist, Med Lab Technician, or Lab Technician. The schedule is nights, Monday through Friday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every third weekend and rotating holidays. The role offers hands-on experience and opportunities to expand laboratory knowledge while working with researchers, specialists, and a dedicated care team. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.

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.
Visual acuity to study specimens under a microscope; ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation, and tones; fine motor skills and manual dexterity for handling specimens and laboratory equipment and repairing equipment.
May be required to stand for long periods; light lifting may be required.
May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, and radioactive materials.
Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness relevant to job duties.
Follow laboratory quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
Take responsibility for and act on quality-control or quality-assurance issues relevant to job 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 as patient specimens, avoiding communication with other CLIA laboratories, retaining records, and accurately documenting and reporting results.
Participate in continuing education, professional development, and required annual competency assessment.
Follow established laboratory policies and procedures when test systems do not meet the laboratory’s acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting and 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 laboratory theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and laboratory test protocols.