Medical Technologist

ccf; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is seeking a Medical Technologist for the General Lab. The role involves performing and interpreting tests across complexity levels, with a focus on accuracy, specimen integrity, and safety.

You will support patient care by ensuring timely and reliable laboratory results in a top-ranked healthcare system. The position is a regular PRN role with shifts 2:00PM–10:30PM and 10:00PM–6:30AM, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medical Technology or equivalent.
• Licensed in the State of Florida at the technologist levels.
• Specialties: Microbiology, Immunohematology or all licenses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality laboratory testing and result reporting in compliance with department, hospital, and accrediting standards.
• Accurately identify patient specimens and testing orders.
• Ensure specimen integrity and resolve specimens not meeting testing criteria.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and stock supplies; follow safety procedures.

Education

Associate's Degree in Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medical Technology or equivalent

Licensed in the State of Florida at the technologist levels

Specialties: Microbiology, Immunohematology or all licenses

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Medical Technologist

Location

Weston

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

Department

General Lab-Weston Hospital

Job Code

000830

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

2:00pm-10:30pm/10:00pm-6:30am

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is looking to add a Medical Technologist to their General Lab. A caregiver in this position will perform and interpret tests at all levels of complexity. This caregiver will demonstrate an understanding of the theory and scientific principles of laboratory testing, as well as the technical, procedural and problem-solving aspects. A caregiver in this role should maintain a questioning attitude, searching to find results to best determine patient care. This is a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make an impact in patient care at one of the world's top-ranked healthcare organizations.

This is a regular PRN role, with caregivers working varying shifts that flex between 2:00PM - 10:30PM and 10:00PM - 6:30AM, with rotating weekend requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role, will:

• Conduct quality laboratory testing and result reporting in compliance with the goals and standards of the department, hospital and applicable accrediting organizations (AHCA, CLIA, COLA, and JCAHO).
• Accurately identify each patient specimen and testing orders.
• Ensure specimen integrity and identification and resolve specimens not meeting testing criteria.
• Identify and resolve pending specimen results from laboratory information system for assigned departments.
• Report pertinent information to the physician, patient care area or supervisor (e.g., panic values, instrument malfunctions, delay in testing, reagent or supply depletion).
• Note "dates opened" and "expiration dates" on reagents, controls etc.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and keep work areas stocked.
• Follow safety procedures and utilize all safety devices and personal protective equipment per protocol.
• Follow troubleshooting procedures to correct deficiencies or problems as they occur with instruments and equipment.
• Perform maintenance checks, start-ups and shutdowns.
• Answer the telephone, greet customers and provide consult and technical support to the physicians, phlebotomists and nursing staff.
• Document quality control and out of range results.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

• Associate's Degree in Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medical Technology or equivalent
• Licensed in the State of Florida at the technologist levels
• One or more specialties: Microbiology, Immunohematology or all licenses

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

• Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT, MLT or MLS) or certification eligible, from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Bachelor's Degree in a Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• One year of clinical experience

Physical Requirements:

This position involves turning, stooping, bending, stretching, walking and standing.

The average amount of lifting is 10 pounds with occasional carrying of objects up to 20 pounds.

Sitting for short periods of time, the ability to file, move records, laboratory supplies, and equipment are also required physical duties.

Communication by means of the spoken, written and typed word is required.

Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.

Mental Demands:

Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.

Special Demands:

Use of personal protective equipment is required as there is a potential for exposure to bi