Job Description

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.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician

Location

Vero Beach

Facility

Indian River Hospital

Department

Ancillary Lab-Indian River Hospital

Job Code

000830

Shift

Variable

Schedule

1:00pm-9:30pm

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 Riveris committed to providingoptimalfamily-and community-focused care.Here, you will be part of a collaborative,compassionateand innovative team of caregiversandwork withstate-of-the-arttechnologywhile buildinga rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world

As a MedicalTechnologist,youwill perform and interpret tests at allcomplexitylevels. Using your understanding of the theories and technical,proceduraland problem-solving aspects of Laboratory Science, you will aid in the search todeterminethe 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

APRNcaregiver in this position worksvarying evenings from 1:00PM – 9:30PM. Availability toworkweekends and other shifts is appreciated.

A caregiver who excels in this role, will:

• Conductquality laboratory testing andresultreporting.

• Ensure that results are reported in compliance with the goals and standards of the department,hospitaland applicable accrediting organizations (AHCA, CLIA, COLA, and JCAHO).

• Accuratelyidentifyeachpatientspecimen and testing orders andensureresults areaccurateand reportedin a timely manner

• Ensure specimen integrity and identification and resolve specimens not meeting testing criteria.

• Identifyand resolvepending specimen results from laboratory informationsystemfor assigned departments.

• Report pertinent information to the physician, patient careareaor supervisor (e.g., panic values, instrument malfunctions, delay in testing,reagentor supply depletion).

• Note “dates opened” and “expirationdates” and use reagents and controls only to theirexpirationdates.

• Maintain cleanliness,organizationand 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, andshutdownsas assigned orrequired

• Answer the telephone, greetcustomersandprovideconsultand technical support to the physicians,phlebotomistsand nursing staff.

• Follow quality control policy andensurecontrols are within acceptable limits before patient results are reported.

• Document quality control and out of range results inan 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 moreof Microbiology,Immunohematologyor 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.

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.