Lab Technician - Microbiology

Cleveland Clinic•Stuart, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Martin Health is hiring clinical laboratory testing personnel as Medical Technologists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, or Lab Technicians, with job title determined by educational background. The role performs and interprets laboratory tests at applicable complexity levels, applying laboratory science knowledge to support patient care. The position is part-time, day shift, scheduled from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with availability Monday through Friday. Floating between Martin North, Martin South, and Tradition Hospitals is required as needed. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000. The caregiver conducts quality laboratory testing and result reporting in accordance with department, hospital, and accrediting organization standards. They ensure patient and specimen identification, specimen integrity, accurate and timely results, and appropriate quality-control documentation. The role also includes instrument operation and maintenance, troubleshooting, inventory and work-area upkeep, communication of critical or operational information, and technical support for physicians, phlebotomists, and nursing staff. The work involves physical activity including bending, stretching, walking, and standing, as well as occasional lifting and carrying. Personal protective equipment and standard precautions are required because of potential exposure to biohazardous or infectious agents. The employee may access patient medical records as reasonably necessary for laboratory testing, result correction, and review of physician orders.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medical Technology, or equivalent.
Florida licensure at the technologist level.
One or more licenses in Microbiology, Immunohematology, or other areas.
Ability to work part-time days from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and be available Monday through Friday.
Ability to float between Martin North, Martin South, and Tradition Hospitals as needed.
Ability to perform the physical duties described, including turning, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, and lifting or carrying items.
Ability to communicate through spoken, written, and typed means and to use a computer keyboard with moderate skill.
Ability to work at a fast pace, prioritize assignments, respond to requests, collaborate with the healthcare team, solve problems, make decisions, and tolerate stress.
Use personal protective equipment and follow standard precautions as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, or Medical Technology.
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification.
One year of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct quality laboratory testing and report results.
Ensure results comply with department and hospital goals and standards and applicable accrediting requirements, including AHCA, CLIA, COLA, and JCAHO.
Accurately identify patient specimens and testing orders and ensure results are accurate and reported in a timely manner.
Ensure specimen integrity and identification, and resolve specimens that do not meet testing criteria.
Identify and resolve pending specimen results in the laboratory information system for assigned departments.
Report pertinent information to physicians, patient care areas, or supervisors, including panic values, instrument malfunctions, testing delays, and reagent or supply depletion.
Track reagent opening and expiration dates and use reagents and controls only through their expiration dates.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and stock of the work area.
Follow troubleshooting procedures to correct instrument and equipment deficiencies or problems.
Perform assigned or required instrument maintenance checks, startups, and shutdowns to ensure reliable operation and results.
Answer telephone calls, greet customers, and provide consultation and technical support to physicians, phlebotomists, and nursing staff.
Follow quality-control policy, confirm controls are within acceptable limits before reporting patient results, and document quality control and out-of-range results appropriately.