Cleveland Clinic
The Power of Every One
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives
beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team. Job Title
Medical Laboratory Technician Location
Medina Facility
Medina Hospital Department
General Lab-Medina Hospital Shift
Nights Schedule
8:00pm-6:30am Job Summary
Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. As a proud recipient of the Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff. As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will perform and interpret tests at all complexity levels, applying your knowledge of laboratory science theories along with technical, procedural, and problem-solving skills. Working closely with a collaborative team, you will determine and communicate test results by monitoring standards, quality control, reference ranges and specimen requirements. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to expand your expertise through extensive hands-on experience with leading researchers and specialists, contributing to the delivery of the best possible patient care. This position fosters professional growth through Cleveland Clinic's tuition reimbursement for continued education and the strategic identification of team strengths to support succession planning and offers defined advancement opportunities. A caregiver in this role works nights from 8:00 p.m.
6:30 a.m. with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, report and maintain 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. 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. Function as an educator and provide 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 future caregiver include: Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from a four-year college or university OR meet 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. Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include: Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or certification eligible from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT). Previous experience in a lab setting. 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. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals is to provide equal opportunity to all caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives
beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team. Job Title
Medical Laboratory Technician Location
Medina Facility
Medina Hospital Department
General Lab-Medina Hospital Shift
Nights Schedule
8:00pm-6:30am Job Summary
Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. As a proud recipient of the Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff. As a Medical Laboratory Technician, you will perform and interpret tests at all complexity levels, applying your knowledge of laboratory science theories along with technical, procedural, and problem-solving skills. Working closely with a collaborative team, you will determine and communicate test results by monitoring standards, quality control, reference ranges and specimen requirements. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to expand your expertise through extensive hands-on experience with leading researchers and specialists, contributing to the delivery of the best possible patient care. This position fosters professional growth through Cleveland Clinic's tuition reimbursement for continued education and the strategic identification of team strengths to support succession planning and offers defined advancement opportunities. A caregiver in this role works nights from 8:00 p.m.
6:30 a.m. with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, report and maintain 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. 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. Function as an educator and provide 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 future caregiver include: Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from a four-year college or university OR meet 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. Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include: Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or certification eligible from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT). Previous experience in a lab setting. 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. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals is to provide equal opportunity to all caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.