What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist/MLT/Laboratory Technician IV - Full time Nights, Blood Bank position at Cleveland Clinic?
*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000*
Laboratory Technician IV
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. 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.
Laboratory Technicians work with the healthcare team to gather and provide laboratory information to caregivers that assists them with patient diagnosis and treatment. This diagnostic data can also provide vital information for disease prevention and health monitoring.
A caregiver in this position works Nights, 11:00pm—7:30am.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform and interpret tests at all complexity levels.
Correlate abnormal laboratory data with pathological states.
Determine the validity of test results and the need for additional tests.
Communicate test results, reference ranges, specimen requirements and other pertinent information.
Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
Maintain instruments and equipment.
Perform proficiency testing.
Participate in continuing education, professional development and annual competency assessments.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical OR biological science from a four-year college or university.
OR Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university AND have education and training equivalent to high complexity testing personnel per CLIA.
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 by 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).
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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.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
