Medical Technologist

Cleveland Clinic • Weston, FL • 21h ago

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.

As a Medical Technologist, you will perform and interpret tests across all complexity levels, primarily in hematology and chemistry with responsibilities in microbiology. Using your understanding of the technical, procedural and problem-solving aspects and theories of laboratory testing, you will help find results to best determine patient care. This rewarding opportunity offers you the ability to make an impact in patient care, experience an inclusive culture and explore personal and professional growth at Cleveland Clinic.

A caregiver in this role works nights + on-call shifts from 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. with an option of rotating weekend shifts or two weekends per month.

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 consultation and technical support to the physicians, phlebotomists and nursing staff.

Document quality control and out of range results.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future 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:

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

Blood bank experience

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

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 biohazardous or infectious agents when drawing and processing specimens.

Confidentiality: The employee has access to the entire medical record for the purpose of charting and correcting laboratory results AND review of physician orders.

The access is limited to the amount reasonably necessary to achieve the purpose of the laboratory testing request.

The disclosure or requests that occur on a routine or recurring basis include patient demographics, condition and laboratory results.

Personal Protective Equipment:

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