Lab Technician - Automated Chemistry

Cleveland Clinic

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus team, where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, and patient care is world class. In this role, you will perform and interpret laboratory tests at all complexity levels, applying knowledge of laboratory science, technical procedures, and problem-solving to help determine appropriate patient care. The position offers hands-on experience with researchers and specialists. Cleveland Clinic hires clinical laboratory testing personnel under the titles Medical Technologist, Medical Laboratory Technician, and Lab Technician, based on educational background. The posting lists a day shift and a 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. schedule, but also states that the caregiver works nights, Monday–Friday, 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., every third weekend, and rotating holidays. The role may include educating and training students, employees, and residents in laboratory theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and test procedures. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is available. Individual pay rates may vary by licensure level and relevant experience; no salary range is provided.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, or qualification under the CLIA grandfathering clauses for high-complexity testing personnel.
One or more of Microbiology, Immunohematology, or other licenses.
Ability to meet the physical demands, including visual acuity for studying specimens under a microscope; color differentiation; fine motor skills and manual dexterity; and potentially prolonged standing and light lifting.
Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Comply with Cleveland Clinic’s influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
Employment offers are followed by controlled-substance testing.

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 analysis, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness relevant to assigned duties.
Follow 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 relevant to assigned duties.
Maintain instruments and equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
Maintain clear, 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, 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 issues that may adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them when appropriate, or promptly 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 procedures.