Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician

ccf; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach seeks a Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician to perform and interpret tests across complexity levels using state‑of‑the‑art equipment. You will work 5:30am-2:00pm, with day, evening, night and weekend coverage in a collaborative lab team.

You will ensure specimen integrity, report results per AHCA/CLIA/COLA/JCAHO standards, and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff.

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
• One or more of Microbiology, Immunohematology or other licenses
• ASCP certification

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret tests at all complexity levels.
• Ensure results comply with department and accrediting standards (AHCA, CLIA, COLA, JCAHO).
• Accurately identify patient specimens and testing orders and ensure timely reporting.
• Ensure specimen integrity and resolution of pending results from LIS.
• Report pertinent information to physicians and nursing staff; maintain instrument operation and maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization and stock of work area; document quality control results.

Skills

Quality control procedures

Detail oriented

Education

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

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Medical Technology

Licensed in the State of Florida at the technologist levels

ASCP certification

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

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/MLT/Lab Technician

Location

Vero Beach

Facility

Indian River Hospital

Department

Ancillary Lab-Indian River Hospital

Job Code

000830

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

5:30am-2:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000*

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, which has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Located in sunny Florida's Treasure Coast, Indian River is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused care. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team of caregivers and work with state-of-the-art technology while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Medical Technologist, you will perform and interpret tests at all complexity levels. Using your understanding of the theories and technical, procedural and problem-solving aspects of Laboratory Science, you will aid in the search to determine the best mode of care for patients. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to expand your knowledge through extensive hands-on experience with some of the best researchers and specialists.

We will hire our clinical laboratory testing personnel in three different job titles, based on educational background:

• Medical Technologist
• Med Lab Technician
• Lab Technician

A caregiver in this position works days from 5:30AM - 2:00PM, including every other weekend.

A caregiver who excels in this role, will:

• Conduct quality laboratory testing and result reporting.
• Ensure that results are reported 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 and ensure results are accurate and reported in a timely manner.
• 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" and use reagents and controls only to their expiration dates.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization and stock of work area.
• Follow troubleshooting procedures to correct deficiencies or problems as they occur with instruments and equipment.
• Ensure instrument operation and results are reliable and perform maintenance checks, startups, and shutdowns as assigned or required.
• Answer the telephone, greet customers and provide consult and technical support to the physicians, phlebotomists and nursing staff.
• Follow quality control policy and ensure controls are within acceptable limits before patient results are reported.
• Document quality control and out of range results in an appropriate manner.

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 of Microbiology, Immunohematology or other licenses

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Medical Technology
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification
• 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 dem