Lab Technician

Cleveland Clinic

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus in Cleveland, the caregiver performs and interprets laboratory tests at all complexity levels. The role requires understanding the theory and scientific principles of laboratory testing, as well as its technical, procedural, and problem-solving aspects. Caregivers maintain a questioning attitude and investigate results to support patient care. The role is scheduled for days plus on-call, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cleveland Clinic hires clinical laboratory testing personnel under one of three titles based on educational background: Medical Technologist, Med Lab Technician, or Lab Technician. The position may include educating and training students, employees, residents, and others in laboratory theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and test protocols. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000. The stated compensation range corresponds to the combined position and individual pay may vary based on licensure level and relevant experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution.
Meet 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.
For education completed outside the United States, provide diploma/transcripts translated into English and proof of foreign equivalency from a NACES member.
Visual acuity to study specimens under a microscope.
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, and radioactive materials.
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 duties.
Follow 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 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 proficiency samples as patient specimens, avoiding communication with other CLIA laboratories, retaining records, and documenting and reporting results 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 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.