Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician - Clinical Microbiology

*This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500* 

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

  
In this position, you will perform and interpret tests at allcomplexitylevels. Using your understanding of the theories and technical,proceduraland problem-solving aspects of Laboratory Science, you will aid in the search todeterminethe 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

• Med Lab Technician

• Lab Technician

The caregiver workspart-time| 7:00am—3:30pm| every other weekend. 

A caregiver who excels in this role, will:

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting andmaintainingrecords 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 andtake actionregardingany quality control or quality assurance issues as it pertains to specific job duties.

• Maintain instruments and equipmentin accordance withmanufacturer’s specifications.

• Assume responsibility for good documentation practices andmaintainclear and legible records.

• Performproficiencytesting in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulationsi.e.analyzeproficiencysurvey sample in the same manner as apatient specimens, no communication with other CLIA laboratories, complete record retention andaccuratedocumentation and result reporting.

• Assume responsibility for participation in continuing education, professionaldevelopmentandrequiredannual competency assessment.

• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.

• Identifyproblems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of testresultsand either must correct the problems orimmediatelynotify 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 caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field OR meets the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel grandfathering clauses

• One or more of Microbiology,Immunohematologyor other licenses

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

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

*The compensation range provided corresponds to the Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician position. Individual pay rates may vary depending on licensure level and relevant experience. *