Medical Technologist / MLT / Lab Technician IV

                    

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Job Title

Medical Technologist / MLT / Lab Technician IV

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Lutheran Hospital

                     

Department

Laboratory General-Lutheran Hospital

                      

Job Code

E22000

                     

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

                       

Schedule

6:30am-3:00pm/2:30pm-1:00am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar patient care, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a meaningful career at one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

In this position, 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 

• Med Lab Technician 

• Lab Technician 

A caregiver in this role works day/evening/night/weekend shifts from 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, report and maintain 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 samples in the same manner as a patient specimen, 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. 

• Function as an educator and provide 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 Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from a four-year college or university OR meet 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 agen