Medical Technologist - MTECH 26-05249

Job Title: Medical Technologist

Location: Cleveland, OH

Duration: 52-Week Contract

Schedule: Day Shift – 5x8-Hour Shifts

Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours Weekly

Compensation:

• Local Pay: $22–$25/hour ($880–$1,000/week) based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Medical Technologist to perform complex laboratory testing and analysis in a clinical laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, critical-thinking skills, and a commitment to quality patient care. This role involves performing, interpreting, and validating laboratory tests while ensuring compliance with laboratory standards, quality control procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and analysis across multiple disciplines in accordance with established procedures and regulatory standards.
• Interpret test results and recognize abnormal findings requiring further investigation or additional testing.
• Apply scientific principles and laboratory methodologies to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Evaluate quality control data and verify the validity of laboratory test results.
• Troubleshoot testing issues, instrument malfunctions, and quality concerns as needed.
• Correlate laboratory findings with clinical and pathological conditions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of laboratory procedures, quality control activities, and test results.
• Communicate test results, specimen requirements, reference ranges, and other pertinent laboratory information to authorized healthcare personnel.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, infection control guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Operate, maintain, and perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with training and orientation of laboratory personnel as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.

Required QualificationsEducation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Biological Science, Chemical Science, or a related laboratory field from an accredited institution required.

Certifications

• ASCP Certification preferred but not required.
• Additional laboratory certifications may be considered based on experience and qualifications.

Experience

• Clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience performing moderate and high-complexity laboratory testing preferred.
• Recent experience in a hospital, reference laboratory, or healthcare laboratory setting preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of laboratory science, testing methodologies, and quality assurance principles.
• Ability to perform and interpret laboratory testing at all complexity levels.
• Knowledge of laboratory regulations, safety standards, and quality control procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to recognize abnormal results and determine appropriate follow-up actions.
• Proficiency in laboratory instrumentation and computerized laboratory systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to maintaining quality, compliance, and patient safety standards.

Additional Information

• Full-time, day shift assignment.
• Long-term contract opportunity.
• Clinical laboratory environment supporting diagnostic and patient care services.
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative healthcare and laboratory team.

For more details reach at jknox@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732-791-4827.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.