Medical Technologist

Cleveland Clinic • Medina, OH • 21h ago

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000

Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. As a proud recipient of the Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career while receiving endless support and encouragement.

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 career advancement and growth with eligibility for tuition reimbursement while making 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 works four ten-hour rotating shifts from 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. with every other weekend and holiday rotation required.

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:

Associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

OR Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from a four-year college or university

OR meets the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel grandfathering clauses.

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.)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future 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)

Previous experience in a lab setting

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

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.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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

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