Medical Technician - Chemistry Lab

• This role is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus**
  
  

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Medical Technologist, you will perform and interpret tests at all complex levels. Caregivers in this position should understand the technical, procedural, and problem-solving aspects and theories of laboratory testing. The Chemistry Lab requires someone who can function well in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision. In this role, you will exhibit strong communication, act as a team player and work cohesively with other departments. While this department is small, the caregivers are dedicated and committed to teamwork.

A caregiver in this role works nights from 10:00PM – 6:30AM and 9:00PM – 5:30AM.

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's Degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution OR equivalent education and training in a Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution per CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel
• 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)
  
  

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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
• Some exposure to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
  
  

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