Lab Technician

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus, this caregiver performs and interprets laboratory tests at all complexity levels. The role requires an understanding of laboratory testing theory and scientific principles, as well as technical procedures and problem-solving. The caregiver maintains a questioning attitude and seeks accurate results that support patient care. Cleveland Clinic hires for this role under three job titles based on educational background: Medical Technologist, Med Lab Technician, and Lab Technician. The position works days plus on-call, with a listed schedule of 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. It is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000. The position is in the Allogen Lab-Clinic Care department at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland. The compensation range applies to all three titles, and individual pay rates may vary by licensure level and relevant experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution.
Meets the 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.
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 analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Maintain regulatory knowledge relevant to specific job duties.
Follow laboratory quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
Take responsibility and action regarding quality-control or quality-assurance issues within the scope of 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, and completing record retention, documentation, and result reporting accurately.
Participate in continuing education, professional development, and required annual competency assessments.
Follow established laboratory policies and procedures when test systems are outside 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 test protocols.