Medical Lab Technician

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Job Title

Medical Lab Technician

Location

Euclid

Facility

Euclid Hospital

Department

Lab Administration-Euclid Hospital

Job Code

C18001

Shift

Evenings

Schedule

2:00pm-10:30pm/6:00pm-6:00am

Job Summary

Job Details

 *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000 for external new hires only* 

Join Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Euclid Hospital offers a complete continuum of care, including emergency services, sub-acute care, rehabilitation and outpatient care. Here, you will work alongside a team of dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

A caregiver in this position performs and interprets tests at all complexity levels. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate an understanding of the theory and scientific principles of laboratory testing, as well as the technical, procedural and problem-solving aspects. A caregiver in this role maintains a questioning attitude, searching to find results to best determine patient care. This is a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make an impact in patient care at one of the world’s top-ranked healthcare organizations. 

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

• Medical Technologist 

• Med Lab Technician 

• Lab Technician 

A caregiver in this position evenings from 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. with every 3rd weekend shifts from 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. and holiday rotation requirements.

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. 

• 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.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science from an accredited institution OR meets the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel
• Education outside of the United States requires diploma/transcripts translated into English and proof of foreign equivalency from an HHS approved agency or nationally recognized organization such as NACES (National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.) or AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.) 
• Must provide Diploma and/or transcripts

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Previous experience in a lab setting
• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or certification eligible preferred, from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT).

Physical Requirements:

• Physical demands include: Visual acuity to study specimens under a microscope.
• The ability to distinguish colors.
• 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 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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