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Medical Laboratory Technician

Dover, OH, US


req#: 279770
Location: Dover, OH

Facilities: CC Union Hospital,

Professional Area: Laboratory

Department: 7030 Lab Chemistry-Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital

Job Code: C18001

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000* 

Medical Laboratory Technician 

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, Union Hospital is an award-winning not-for-profit community hospital serving the communities of eastern Ohio. Community and personalized care are at the forefront of Union Hospital’s values. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic, you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Medical Laboratory Technicians work with the healthcare team to gather and provide laboratory information to caregivers that assist them with patient diagnosis and treatment. This diagnostic data can also provide vital information for disease prevention and health monitoring.  

A caregiver in this position works day/evening/night/weekend, from 9:00am – 9:30pm or 6:00pm – 6:30 am.
 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

  • Perform and interpret tests at all complexity levels.  

  • Correlate abnormal laboratory data with pathological states.  

  • Determine the validity of test results and the need for additional tests. 

  • Communicate test results, reference ranges, specimen requirements and other pertinent information.  

  • Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.  

  • Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.  

  • Maintain instruments and equipment.  

  • Perform proficiency testing.  

  • Participate in continuing education, professional development and annual competency assessments.  

  • Coordinate prioritization, receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens.  

  • Verify accurate documentation relative to specimen processing.  

  • Accept or reject specimens, prepare specimens for analysis, aliquot, transport and distribute specimens, and maintain tracking information for specimens.  

  • Perform data entry, record keeping and preventative maintenance. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution OR education and training equivalent to an associate’s degree in laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution per CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel.  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

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:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our 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. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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.

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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