Medical Technologist / MLT - Part Time Days
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Euclid
Posted on: May 17, 2022
Job Description:
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. Education:
- 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.
- See Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, -493.1489(b)(3),
-493.1489(b)(4), -493.1489(b)(5), -493.1491 Standards; High
Complexity Testing Personnel Qualifications.
- 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). Certifications:
- Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or certification
eligible preferred, from the American Society of Clinical Pathology
(ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT). 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.
- The ability to distinguish colors.
- 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. #LI-EM1 Keywords: Medical Technologist, MLT,
MLS, MT, ASCP, AMT, laboratory, lab, testing, pathologyThis is a
part time, day shift position. The hours are 6am-2:30pm.Cleveland
Clinic is offering a $2,500 sign on bonus (external new
hires).Diploma and transcripts must be provided prior to
interviewing. Education will be verified. Education outside of the
USA requires diploma & transcripts translated into English and
proof of foreign equivalency from a reputable agency.Performs and
interprets tests at all complexity levels. Demonstrates an
understanding of the theory and scientific principles of laboratory
testing as well as the technical, procedural and problem solving
aspects. Correlates abnormal laboratory data with pathological
states, determines the validity of test results and the need for
additional tests. Determines the validity of test results through
the monitoring and/or verifying of quality controls, standards,
etc. Communicates test results, reference ranges, specimen
requirements, and other pertinent information to authorized
sources.
Keywords: Cleveland Clinic, Euclid , Medical Technologist / MLT - Part Time Days, Healthcare , Euclid, Ohio
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