Microbiology Medical Technologist

Cleveland Clinic

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10,000. 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 laboratory tests at all levels of complexity, with primary responsibility in hematology and chemistry and some involvement in microbiology. Using your knowledge of technical, procedural, and problem-solving principles of laboratory testing, you will generate accurate results that directly support high-quality patient care. This rewarding opportunity offers the ability to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while experiencing an inclusive culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth at Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this role works days from 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. 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. 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.

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
One year of clinical experience
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification
Blood bank experience

Responsibilities

Conduct quality laboratory testing and result reporting.
Accurately identify each patient’s 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 consultation 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.