Medical Technologist

Cleveland Clinic•Stuart, FL

28d•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 Cleveland Clinic’s Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses, and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment. As a Medical Technologist, you will perform and interpret tests at all complexity levels. 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 position works evenings from 2:30PM – 11:00PM.

Requirements

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 in Microbiology, Immunohematology or all licenses

Nice To Haves

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

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 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.

Benefits

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities.
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We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients.
Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries.
For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.
Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.