Lab Technician - Blood Bank

Cleveland Clinic

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus is hiring clinical laboratory testing personnel for Transfusion Services. Depending on educational background, candidates may be hired as a Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, or Lab Technician. The caregiver performs and interprets tests at all complexity levels, applying an understanding of laboratory testing theory and scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving skills. The role requires a questioning attitude and a focus on obtaining results that support patient care. This is a full-time evening position, scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000. Caregivers follow laboratory procedures and quality requirements, maintain testing instruments and records, participate in proficiency testing and ongoing competency activities, and address problems that could affect test performance or result reporting. The caregiver may also instruct and train students, employees, residents, and others in laboratory theory, technical skills, safety, and test protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution.
Meets CLIA qualifications for high-complexity testing personnel under the grandfathering clause in 42 CFR §493.1489(b)(5).
Provide diploma and/or transcripts; education will be verified.
Education completed outside the United States requires diploma/transcripts translated into English and proof of foreign equivalency from a NACES member.
Ability to study specimens under a microscope using visual acuity.
Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation, and tones.
Fine motor skills and manual dexterity to handle specimens and laboratory equipment used to process specimens and repair equipment.
May be required to stand for long periods; light lifting may be required.
May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, and other hazards.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT, MLT, or MLS), or certification eligibility through 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 patient test-result records.
Maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness relevant to assigned job duties.
Follow laboratory quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
Take responsibility for and act on quality-control or quality-assurance issues related to assigned duties.
Maintain instruments and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
Maintain clear and legible records and follow good documentation practices.
Perform proficiency testing in compliance with CLIA regulations, including analyzing survey samples as patient specimens, avoiding communication with other CLIA laboratories, and completing record retention, documentation, and result reporting accurately.
Participate in continuing education, professional development, and required annual competency assessment.
Follow established laboratory policies and procedures when test systems do not meet acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that could adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them when appropriate, 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.