Lab Clinical Testing Technician MLT, MLS

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Job Title

Lab Clinical Testing Technician MLT, MLS

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Pathology-Diagnostics Institute

Job Code

AK1292

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

11:00pm-7:30am/3:00pm-11:30pm

Job Summary

Lab Clinical Testing Technician

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.

The Lab Clinical Testing Technician performs and interprets tests at all complexity levels. This includes correlating abnormal laboratory data with pathological states, determining the validity of test results and the need for additional tests through monitoring and/or verifying of quality controls, standards, etc., and communicating test results, reference ranges, specimen requirements, and other pertinent information to authorized sources.

A caregiver in this position works day/evening/night/weekend 3:00pm11:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Perform laboratory testing in a compliant manner.
• 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 (i.e. analyze proficiency survey sample in the same manner as a patient specimen, no communication with other CLIA laboratories, complete record retention and accurate documentation and result reporting).
• Assume responsibility for participation in continuing education, professional development and required annual competency assessment.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Function in an educator role and provide instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and the application of laboratory test protocols to students, caregivers, residents, etc.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from a four-year college or university.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and scientific principles of laboratory testing as well as the technical, procedural and problem-solving aspects.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical demands include: 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 lab equipment required to process specimens and repair equipment.
• May be required to stand for long periods of time.
• Light lifting may be required.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.