Medical Technologist: Molecular Diagnostics

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. The Medical Technologist in Molecular Diagnostics performs and interprets tests at all complexity levels, demonstrating an understanding of the theory and scientific principles of laboratory testing as well as the technical, procedural and problem-solving aspects. This role involves correlating abnormal laboratory data with pathological states, determining the validity of test results, and communicating test results to authorized sources.

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.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or certification eligible preferred, from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Performs laboratory testing in a compliant manner.
• Maintains regulatory knowledge and awareness as it pertains to specific job duties.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Assumes responsibility for and takes action regarding any quality control or quality assurance issues as it pertains to specific job duties.
• Maintains instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
• Assumes responsibility for good documentation practices and maintains clear and legible records.
• Performs proficiency testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for participation in continuing education, professional development and required annual competency assessment.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problems or immediately notifies the appropriate supervisor.
• Exercises good judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• May function as an educator and provides instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and the application of laboratory test protocols.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment in a tobacco-free and drug-free environment.
• Annual influenza vaccination program or approved exemption.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree