Medical Technologist / MLT / Lab Technician - Full time Days, Blood Bank - $5000 Sign-On Bonus

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare.

Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, 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.

As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will show knowledge of the theories and scientific principles of laboratory testing, technical procedures and problem solving.

Working along with supervisors and consultants, you will determine test results through monitoring and verifying quality controls and standards.

As a Medical Laboratory Technician, your primary duties will include :

• Performing laboratory and proficiency testing at multiple complexity levels.
• Performing data entry and documenting all corrective actions during and after testing.
• Maintaining instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and cleanliness.
• Assuming responsibility for good documentation practices and maintaining clear and legible records.
• Identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.

Our ideal future caregiver is someone who :

• Can work individually, with minimal supervision.
• Can work in a fast paced and stressful environment.
• Shows strong communication skills in a precise manner.
• Is a team player and workscohesively with other departments.

The Medical Laboratory Technician position offers access to various classes and project teams to be involved with to build leadership skills.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you.

Here, you'll find that we offer : resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future.

When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Cleveland Clinic is offering a $5, sign on bonus (external new hires).

Diploma and transcripts must be provided prior to interviewing. Education will be verified. Education completed outside of the USA requires diploma & transcripts translated into English and proof of foreign equivalency from World Education Services (WES.org).

Please upload these documents along with a resume when you apply.

We will hire our clinical laboratory testing personnel in 3 different job titles based on educational background :

• Medical Technologist (MT / MLS)
• Med Lab Technician (MLT)
• Lab Technician IV

Job Responsibilities :

• Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Performs laboratory testing in a compliant manner.
• Maintains regulatory knowledge and awareness as it pertains to specific job duties.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Assumes responsibility for and takes action regarding any quality control or quality assurance issues as it pertains to specific job duties.
• Maintains instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Assumes responsibility for good documentation practices and maintains clear and legible records.
• Performs 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.
• Assumes responsibility for participation in continuing education, professional development and required annual competency assessment.
• Follows the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Identifies 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.
• Exercises good judgment, analytical and problem solving / troubleshooting skills.
• Recommends solutions and improvements.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• May function in 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies (Complexity of Work) :

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience : None Required

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 :