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Job TitleMedical Technologist

                        

LocationLodi

                    

FacilityLodi Community Hospital

                     

DepartmentLab-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job CodeE22000

                     

ShiftNights

                       

Schedule11:00pm-7:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Lodi Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This community-based hospital is a member of Cleveland Clinic Akron General and has provided top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Medina County since 1920. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    

 

As a Medical Technologist, you will collaborate with fellow team members in the lab to gather and provide information to enhance patient diagnosis and treatment. Using advanced instrumentation to perform testing in various areas of the lab, you will determine the validity of results and/or need for additional tests to provide vital data analysis. This role is essential in the organization and advancement of the Cleveland Clinic system.  

 

A caregiver in this position works nights from 11:00PM – 7:30AM. The schedule will be rotational with no set days. 

 

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 laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.  

Adhere to quality control policies and document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.  

Maintain instruments, equipment and clear and legible records.  

Perform proficiency testing.  

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

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution (diploma must be provided) 

Education outside of the United States requires diploma/transcripts translated into English and proof of foreign equivalency from a NACES (National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc.) member 

Meet the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel grandfathering clause 

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

Medical Technologist (MT) Certification or eligibility from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) 

 

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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.

                       

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 offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances 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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