Lab Technician

Cleveland Clinic•Vero Beach, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is hiring clinical laboratory testing personnel under three job titles based on educational background: Medical Technologist, Med Lab Technician, and Lab Technician. The role performs and interprets tests at all complexity levels, applying laboratory science knowledge and technical, procedural, and problem-solving skills to support patient care. It offers hands-on experience with researchers and specialists in a collaborative healthcare environment using state-of-the-art technology. The position works days from 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., including every other weekend. The role requires compliance with laboratory, hospital, and accrediting-organization standards; accurate specimen identification and testing; timely and reliable reporting; quality control; equipment maintenance and troubleshooting; and communication with physicians, phlebotomists, nursing staff, and other customers. Work also involves handling potentially biohazardous or infectious materials using required personal protective equipment. The employee has limited, purpose-specific access to patient medical records for laboratory testing, charting, and correcting results.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Medical Technology, or equivalent.
State of Florida licensure at the technologist level.
One or more licenses in Microbiology, Immunohematology, or another area.
Ability to perform the physical duties described, including turning, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, lifting an average of 10 pounds and occasionally carrying objects up to 20 pounds, and operating a computer keyboard with moderate skill.
Ability to work at a fast pace, prioritize multiple assignments and requests, collaborate with department leadership and healthcare colleagues, resolve problems and make decisions, and tolerate stress from competing demands.
Ability to communicate through spoken, written, and typed language.
Compliance with Cleveland Clinic’s influenza prevention program, including annual vaccination or an approved exemption.
Employment offers are followed by controlled-substance testing; the employer describes its workplace as drug-free.

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 are reported in compliance with department and hospital goals and standards and applicable accrediting organizations, 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.
Record reagent opening and expiration dates, and use reagents and controls only through their expiration dates.
Maintain the cleanliness, organization, and stock of the work area.
Troubleshoot instrument and equipment deficiencies or problems according to established procedures.
Perform assigned or required maintenance checks, startups, and shutdowns, and ensure reliable instrument operation and results.
Answer telephone calls, greet customers, and provide consultative and technical support to physicians, phlebotomists, and nursing staff.
Follow quality control policy and ensure controls are within acceptable limits before reporting patient results.
Document quality control and out-of-range results appropriately.
Use required personal protective equipment and follow Standard Precautions for procedures.