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Job Title

Medical Technologist

Location

Port St Lucie

Facility

Saint Lucie West Med Center

Department

SLW Laboratories-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code

000830

Shift

Nights

Schedule

9:00pm-7:30am/10:00pm-6:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health team down in sunny Florida where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. You will work alongside dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build 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 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

A PRN caregiver in this position works variable shifts from 9:00PM – 7:30AM or 10:00PM – 6:30M.Availability Monday-Friday and rotating weekends and holidays isrequired.

Floating between St. Lucie West and Tradition Hospital will berequired, as needed.

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,hospitaland applicable accrediting organizations (AHCA, CLIA, COLA, and JCAHO).

Accuratelyidentifyeachpatientspecimen and testing orders and ensure results areaccurateand reportedin a timely manner.

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

Identifyand resolve pending 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 “expiration dates” 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, and shutdowns as assigned orrequired.

Answer the telephone, greetcustomersand provide consult and technical support to the physicians,phlebotomistsand 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 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 more of 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

Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, Blood Bank/TransfusionMedicineand/or Serology licenses

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