Lab Technician - Allogen Lab

Cleveland Clinic

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for current Cleveland Clinic Medical Laboratory Science Students. The role involves performing and interpreting tests at all complexity levels, demonstrating an understanding of laboratory testing principles, correlating abnormal laboratory data with pathological states, and determining the validity of test results. The caregiver will follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling, processing, testing, reporting, and record maintenance. They will also maintain regulatory knowledge, adhere to quality control policies, calibrate and maintain instruments, and practice good documentation. Proficiency testing, continuing education, and competency assessments are also key responsibilities. The caregiver must identify and address any issues that may adversely affect test performance or reporting. Additionally, they may function as an educator, providing instruction and training to students and employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
Meets the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel grandfathering clause.
Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided
Education outside of the United States requires diploma/transcripts translated into English and proof of foreign equivalency from a NACES (National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc) member

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT, MLT or MLS) or certification eligible from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)

Responsibilities

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness as it pertains to specific job duties.
Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
Assume responsibility for and take action regarding any quality control or quality assurance issues as it pertains to specific job duties.
Maintain instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
Assume responsibility for good documentation practices and maintain clear and legible records.
Perform proficiency testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
Assume responsibility for participation in continuing education, professional development and required annual competency assessment.
Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director.
May function as an educator and provides instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and the application of laboratory test protocols to students, employees, residents, etc.