Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician - Microbiology

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This role performs and interprets tests at all complexity levels, demonstrating an understanding of the theory and scientific principles of laboratory testing, as well as the technical, procedural, and problem-solving aspects.

About the role

This is a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make an impact in patient care. We hire clinical laboratory testing personnel in three different job titles based on educational background:

• Medical Technologist
• Med Lab Technician
• Lab Technician

This role is eligible for up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• 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 (e.g., analyze proficiency survey samples in the same manner as 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 correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director.

Requirements

• 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

• 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).

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay

Pay range minimum hourly: $30.00. Maximum hourly: $41.65. The pay range displayed reflects the anticipated range for new hires. Individual pay rates may vary depending on licensure level and relevant experience. The pay range does not include applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.) or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Schedule

Full-time, nights: 8:30 PM – 7:00 AM.