Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician - Blood Bank

Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician - Blood Bank

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.

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is looking to add a Medical Technologist to their Blood Bank Lab. A caregiver in this position will perform and interpret tests at all levels of complexity. This caregiver will demonstrate an understanding of the theory and scientific principles of laboratory testing, as well as the technical, procedural and problem-solving aspects. A caregiver in this role should maintain a questioning attitude, searching to find results to best determine patient care. This is a rewarding opportunity for those looking to make an impact in patient care at one of the world's top-ranked healthcare organizations.

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 role works an evening/night rotation from 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. with on-call requirements and rotating weekends.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Conduct quality laboratory testing and result reporting in compliance with the goals and standards of the department, hospital and applicable accrediting organizations (AHCA, CLIA, COLA, and JCAHO).
• Accurately identify each patient specimen and testing orders.
• 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" on reagents, controls etc.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and keep work areas stocked.
• Follow safety procedures and utilize all safety devices and personal protective equipment per protocol.
• Follow troubleshooting procedures to correct deficiencies or problems as they occur with instruments and equipment.
• Perform maintenance checks, start-ups and shutdowns.
• Answer the telephone, greet customers and provide consultation and technical support to the physicians, phlebotomists and nursing staff.
• Document quality control and out of range results.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

• 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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

• 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

Physical Requirements:

• This position involves turning, stooping, bending, stretching, walking and standing.
• The average amount of lifting is 10 pounds with occasional carrying of objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sitting for short periods of time, the ability to file, move records, laboratory supplies, and equipment are also required physical duties.
• Communication by means of the spoken, written and typed word is required.
• Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.
• Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
• Special Demands: Use of personal protective equipment is required as there is a potential for exposure to biohazardous or infectious agents when drawing and processing specimens.
• Confidentiality: The employee has access to the entire medical record for the purpose of charting and correcting laboratory results AND review of physician orders.
• The access is limited to the amount reasonably necessary to achieve the purpose of the laboratory testing request.
• The disclosure or requests that occur on a routine or recurring basis include patient demographics, condition and laboratory results.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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