Medical Technologist Key West

Medical Technologist

Location: Key West

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

• Accurately performs the assigned responsibility demonstrating specific knowledge and competency in the respective role. Provides a concept on assigned responsibilities.
• Observes safety and compliance guidelines when operating specialized equipment or performing specific routines / processes. Follows appropriate departmental standards and practices.
• Performs routine maintenance on general equipment or processes as assigned by the Supervisor or Manager. Reports all equipment / process malfunctions and areas of opportunity.
• Assembles department related data for periodic reviews and/or special projects as assigned.
• Anticipates upcoming situations. Provides feedback on possible action plans and outcomes.
• Monitors the implementation of assigned tasks until the end. Provides feedback on the outcome as required.
• Verifies accuracy and validity of results. Prepares written documentation as required by the role and the department.
• Follows the National Patient Safety goals as required:
• "Improve accuracy of patient identification with at least two identifiers (excluding patient's room number).
• Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers.
• Improve the safety of using medications.
• Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections on MDRO, CAUTI, CLABSI, and SSI.
• Accurately and completely reconcile medications across the continuum of care.
• Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls.
• Conduct a pre-operative verification process as described in the Universal Protocol.
• Mark the operative site as described in the Universal Protocol.
• Conduct a ""time-out"" immediately before starting the procedure as described in the Universal Protocol.
• Staff competency to assess the risk for suicide
• Follows Patient Safety goals as established by the department; supports effective responses to adverse and sentinel events; provides an on-going proactive approach to reduce risk; integrates patient safety as a priority into new and existing processes.
• Is available to participate as a member of either Team A or Team B of the Hurricane Activation Plan, as assigned.
• Reports incidents to supervisor and Risk Management department within required timeframe in accordance with medical center policy.
• Complies with current Hospital security and safety polices.

Qualifications:

• Licensed by the State of Florida (or eligible) in appropriate specialties-national certification preferred.
• Commensurate with licensure requirements
• Completion of training program in medical technology

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!