Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician – Clinical Microbiology

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

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and make a lasting, meaningful impact on patient care. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.      

In this position, you will perform and interpret tests at all complexity levels within the Clinical Microbiology Lab. Your focus will be on finding causative agents in illnesses and determining potential antibiotic treatments. The samples you test will directly impact patient care and diagnosis, offering an unmatched opportunity to make a difference across the enterprise. This position also allows you to explore further schooling or internal promotions, including Lead Tech or Development Tech roles.  

We will hire 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 will work varying day shifts, with flexible start times between 5:00AM – 10:00AM and every other weekend requirements. 

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 pertaining 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 act 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: 

• 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 OR meet the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel grandfathering clauses 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include: 

• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT, MLT or MLS) from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) 
• One year of Microbiology experience 

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

Physical Requirements:

• Physical demands include: Visual acuity to study specimens under a microscope.
• The ability to distinguish colors.
• 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.