Microbiology Medical Technologist

*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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $34.00

Maximum hourly: $45.65

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).