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Job Title
Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician, PRN
Location
Mayfield Hts
Facility
Hillcrest Hospital
Department
Lab Administration-Hillcrest Hospital
Job Code
E22000
Shift
Variable
Schedule
2:30pm-11:00pm/10:30pm-6:30am
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.
A caregiver in this position performs and interprets tests at all complexity levels. This caregiver demonstrates 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:
A PRN (as needed) caregiver in this role works varying shifts (evening/night shifts).
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 caregiver include:
- 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. 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
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) or American Medical Technologists (AMT)
*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. *
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 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.
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