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loacation Florida Weston Hospital, United States Of America
loacation Florida Weston..........United States Of America

                     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 Microbiology Medical Technologist                          Location Weston                      Facility Florida Weston Hospital                       Department General Lab-Weston Hospital                        Job Code 000830                       Shift Days                         Schedule 6:00am-2:30pm/6:00am-2:30pm                         Job Summary                           Job Details *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $10,000*   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 a Medical Technologist, you will perform and interpret laboratory tests at all levels of complexity, with primary responsibility in hematology and chemistry and some involvement in microbiology. Using your knowledge of technical, procedural, and problem-solving principles of laboratory testing, you will generate accurate results that directly support high-quality patient care. This rewarding opportunity offers the ability to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while experiencing an inclusive culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth at Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this role works days from 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with rotating weekend and holiday requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Conduct quality laboratory testing and result reporting.  Accurately identify each patient’s 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 consultation 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 specialties in Microbiology, Immunohematology or all licenses     Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:  Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Medical Technology  One year of clinical experience American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification  Blood bank 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.  Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster .                     Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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