Medical Technologist

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

Join Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Avon Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.      

A caregiver in this position performs and interprets tests at all complexity levels. In this role, you will demonstrate an understanding of the theory and scientific, technical, procedural and problem-solving aspects of laboratory testing. We encourage a questioning attitude and a desire to best determine patient care. This is a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make an impact in patient care at one of the world’s top-ranked healthcare organizations. 

This coworker will work evenings from 3:00PM - 11:30PM and 2:00PM - 12:30AM.  

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 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 National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal 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) 

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:

• 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
• Standing for long periods of time
• Light lifting
• Potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required