Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, which has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida. Located in sunny Florida's Treasure Coast, Indian River is committed to providing optimal family- and community-focused care. Here, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team of caregivers and work with state-of-the-art technology 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 tests at all complexity levels. Using your understanding of the theories and technical, procedural and problem-solving aspects of Laboratory Science, you will aid in the search to determine the best mode of care for patients. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to expand your knowledge through extensive hands-on experience with some of the best researchers and specialists.

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 position works days from 5:30AM - 2:00PM, including every other weekend.

A caregiver who excels in this role, will:

• Conduct quality laboratory testing and result reporting.

• Ensure that results are reported 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 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.

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 of Microbiology, Immunohematology or other 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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $34.00

Maximum hourly: $45.65

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities