MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Vero Beach
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
**Job ID:** 11294**Job Profile Summary:**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.**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.+ Coordinates prioritization,
receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens.+ Verifies accurate
documentation relative to specimen processing.+ Accepts or rejects
specimens according to established standards.+ Performs data
entry.+ Prepares specimens for analysis; aliquots, transports and
distributes specimens.+ Maintains tracking information for
specimens.+ Maintains instrumentation and equipment.+ Performs
preventative maintenance and record keeping procedures.+ Maintain
cleanliness of instrumentation and equipment.+ Maintains
appropriate workstation supplies and inventory.+ Maintains patient,
specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system.+ Other
duties as assigned.**Education:**+ Associate degree in a laboratory
science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited
institution.+ OR+ Have education and training equivalent to
associate degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory
technology from an accredited institution per CLIA qualifications
for high complexity testing personnel.+ See Code of Federal
Regulations, Title 42, -493.1489(b)(2)(ii) Standard; 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).+ If
the required laboratory training and experience occurred at an
outside facility, a signed, official letter from the facility or
organization is required which details the dates and laboratory
discipline experience and
training.**Languages:****Certifications:**+ Current State of
Florida Clinical Laboratory Technician licensure**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:****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.INDHPThe policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its
system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide
equal opportunity to all of our employees 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. Job offers will be rescinded for candidates
for employment who test positive for nicotine. Candidates for
employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's
Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions
after 90 days.Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an
influenza prevention program as well as a COVID-19 vaccine program.
You will be required to comply with both programs, which will
include obtaining an influenza vaccination, COVID-19 vaccination,
or an 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.Please review the Equal
Employment Opportunity posterCleveland Clinic Health System is
pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities /
Veterans / Individuals with DisabilitiesCleveland Clinic is pleased
to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer:
Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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