Lab Technician

Cleveland Clinic•Port Saint Lucie, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health team down in sunny Florida where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Cleveland Clinic Martin Health is looking to add a Medical Technologist/MLT to its laboratory team. In this position, you will perform and interpret tests at all complexit y levels. Using your understanding of the theories and technical, procedura l and problem-solving aspects of Laboratory Science, you will aid in the search to determin e 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 evenings from 2:00PM - 10:30PM or 1:00PM - 9:30PM. Availability to work Monday-Friday, every other weekend and rotating holidays will be re quired . This role requires rotating to Martin North Hospital, Tradition Hospital and St. Lucie West on a regular basis.

Requirements

Associates 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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor Degree in Chemical Sciences , Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Medical Technology
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification
One year of clinical experience

Responsibilities

Conduct quality laboratory testing and result reporting.
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 syste m 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