Job Description

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Job Title

Blood Bank Lead Medical Technologist

Location

Weston

Facility

Florida Weston Hospital

Department

General Lab-Weston Hospital

Job Code

001360

Shift

Variable

Schedule

2:00pm-10:30pm/10:00pm-6:30am

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 Blood Bank Lead Medical Technologist, you ensure the accuracy and timely reporting of laboratory test results by providing technical leadership and guidance to testing personnel within the Laboratory Department. In this role, you oversee operations within your assigned specialty area based on your expertise and training while supporting quality, compliance, and efficient laboratory workflow.

A caregiver in this role works an evening/night rotation varying between 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. or 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Demonstrate knowledge and application of clinical laboratory medicine principles to ensure accurate test results.

• Perform routine and complex laboratory testing (waived, moderately complex, and highly complex as defined by CLIA) using standard and specialized instrumentation in accordance with established procedures.

• Prepare, label, and store reagents and chemical solutions according to laboratory standards.

• Evaluate the validity of test results using quality control standards, instrumentation checks, and departmental policies.

• Record and report laboratory test results accurately and in a timely manner.

• Initiate corrective actions to resolve quality assurance deficiencies and maintain compliance with established standards.

• Coordinate workflow with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency during assigned shifts.

• Perform, document, and review preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment.

• Provide supervision and training to medical technology students and new laboratory personnel.

• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment.

• Demonstrate proficiency with laboratory computer systems and related software.

• Compile laboratory data, statistics, and reports.

• Maintain professional competency through continuing education and ongoing professional development.

• Participate in staff meetings to support effective communication and departmental collaboration.

• Complete all required mandatory education and in-service training.

• Assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor or as assigned.

• Assist with the validation and verification of new laboratory assays by collecting, analyzing, and preparing data for review.

• Develop and update technical procedures for supervisory and medical director review.

• Train medical technologists and medical laboratory technicians on new testing procedures and support implementation of new clinical tests.

• Serve as a technical resource by resolving complex laboratory issues and assisting with interpretation and review of clinical results.

• Monitor pending logs and worksheets to ensure timely completion.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues affecting laboratory operations.

• Perform and oversee troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of laboratory instruments and equipment.

• Assist with maintaining current laboratory procedure manuals and completing required annual reviews.

• Support employee competency assessments and ongoing performance evaluations.

• Assist with proficiency testing by distributing samples, submitting results to CAP, reviewing outcomes, and troubleshooting deficiencies.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Doctorate, masters, bachelor’s degree or associates degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution

• Current Florida licensure at the technologist levels

• One or more of Microbiology, Immunohematology or other licenses

• Two years of laboratory experience

• Working knowledge and understanding of computer functions

• Demonstrated knowledge and theory of applicable Clinical Laboratory Medicine

• Complete all required continuing education required to maintain specific certification

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification

• Blood bank experience

Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

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.

If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.