Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician

Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician

Join Cleveland Clinic's Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will perform and interpret tests at all complexity levels. Using your understanding of the theories and technical, procedural and problem-solving aspects of Laboratory Science, you will aid in the search to determine the best mode of care for patients. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to expand your knowledge through extensive hands-on experience with some of the best researchers and specialists.

We will hire our clinical laboratory testing personnel in three different job titles, based on educational background:

• Medical Technologist
• Medical Lab Technician
• Lab Technician

A caregiver in this position is scheduled every 3rd weekend from 6am-2:30pm; no holidays. The other days would be as needed but the same schedule of 6am-2:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• 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 i.e. analyze proficiency survey sample in the same manner as a patient specimens, 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.
• 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.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Potentially 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.
• Coordinate prioritization, receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens.
• Verify accurate documentation relative to specimen processing.
• Accept or reject specimens according to established standards.
• Prepare specimens for analysis.
• Aliquot, transport and distribute specimens.
• Maintain tracking information, instrumentation and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and record keeping procedures.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's Degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution
• OR education and training equivalent to an Associate's Degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution per the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel grandfathering clause. See Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, 493.1489(b)(5) Standards; High Complexity Testing Personnel Qualifications
• *Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided
• *Education will be verified
• *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
• Two years of experience as a Laboratory Technician or a Medical Laboratory Technician

Physical Requirements:

• Visual acuity to study specimens under a microscope.
• The ability to distinguish colors.
• Manual dexterity to handle specimen processing and repair equipment.
• May be required to stand for long periods of time.
• Light lifting may be required.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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.

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