Medical Technologist / MLT - Full time Day/Evening shift, Generalist

Posted:
8/11/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Weston, Florida, United States ⋅ Florida, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

                    

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Job Title

Medical Technologist / MLT - Full time Day/Evening shift, Generalist

                        

Location

Weston

                    

Facility

CC Florida Hospital Weston

                     

Department

General Lab-Weston Hospital

                      

Job Code

000830

                     

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

                       

Schedule

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

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus* 


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 metro area and Florida. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world  

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Breakthroughs that transform medicine and propel careers –
that's what you’ll find in Cleveland Clinic’s laboratory environment. Cleveland Clinic Laboratory caregivers perform the diagnostic and consultative services that are the foundation for our world-class care. We execute 20 million tests each year, operating at a scale that helps us serve more patients in more ways than ever before.
 


A caregiver in this position works Day/Evening Rotation shifts from 2:00pm--10:30pm or 6:00am--2:30pm.      


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).  

  • Identify each patient specimen and test order.  

  • Ensure specimen integrity and identification while resolving specimens that do not meet testing criteria.  

  • Identify and resolve pending specimen results from the laboratory information system.  

  • Report pertinent information (panic values, instrument malfunctions, testing delay, reagent or supply depletion, etc.) to the physician, patient care area or supervisor.  

  • Note “dates opened” and “expiration dates” on reagents, controls, etc., and only use until their expiration date.  

  • Follow safety and troubleshooting procedures, ensure instrument operation, follow quality control policies and document quality control.  


Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Associate’s degree in chemical sciences, physical sciences, biological sciences, medical technology or a related field.  

  • Licensed in the State of Florida at the technologist level.  

  • At least one specialty (microbiology, immunohematology or all licenses).  


Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical sciences, physical sciences, biological sciences, medical technology or a related field. 

  • Certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).  

  • One year of clinical experience.  


Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/  

 

                       

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