Medical Technologist / Lab Technician - Full Time Days, Special Chemistry

Full-time - Entry Level

Cleveland, OH

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The position involves performing and interpreting laboratory tests at all complexity levels. The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of the theory and scientific principles of laboratory testing, as well as the technical, procedural, and problem-solving aspects. Responsibilities include correlating abnormal laboratory data with pathological states, determining the validity of test results, and assessing the need for additional tests. The role also requires monitoring and verifying quality controls and standards, and effectively communicating test results and other pertinent information to authorized sources.

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, documents 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.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problems or notifies the appropriate supervisor.
• Exercises good judgment, analytical and problem-solving 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 role and provides instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and the application of laboratory test protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from a four-year college or university is required.
• OR a Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university AND education and training equivalent to high complexity testing personnel per CLIA.
• Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided and verified.
• Education outside of the United States requires diploma/transcripts translated into English and proof of foreign equivalency.