Lab Technician

Cleveland Clinic•Avon, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital, the caregiver performs and interprets tests at all complexity levels. The caregiver applies knowledge of laboratory testing theory and scientific principles, along with technical, procedural, and problem-solving skills, and maintains a questioning attitude to help determine results that support patient care. Clinical laboratory testing personnel are hired under one of three titles based on educational background: Medical Technologist, Med Lab Technician, or Lab Technician. This is a full-time evening position, scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution, as well as meeting CLIA qualifications for high-complexity testing personnel under the specified grandfathering clause. Diplomas and/or transcripts must be provided and education will be verified. Education completed outside the United States requires English translations and proof of foreign equivalency from a NACES member. Preferred qualifications include MT, MLT, or MLS certification or eligibility through ASCP or AMT, PCR knowledge, and pipetting experience. Physical demands include visual acuity for examining specimens under a microscope; ability to differentiate colors, hues, saturation, and tones; fine motor skills and manual dexterity for handling specimens and laboratory equipment and repairing equipment; possible prolonged standing; and light lifting. The caregiver may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, and radioactive materials, and must use personal protective equipment as required by standard precautions. Employment offers are followed by controlled-substance testing, and caregivers must comply with the annual influenza prevention program or obtain an approved exemption.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, or medical technology.
Meet CLIA qualifications for high-complexity testing personnel under the grandfathering clause cited in 42 CFR §493.1489(b)(5).
Provide diploma and/or transcripts; education will be verified.
For education completed outside the United States, provide English-translated diploma/transcripts 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 and repair equipment.
May need to stand for long periods and perform light lifting.
Use personal protective equipment as required and follow standard precautions.

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 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 relevant to specific 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 are outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting, correct them when possible, or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director.
May provide instruction and training to students, employees, residents, and others in laboratory theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and laboratory test protocols.