Join Cleveland Clinic's Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital serves the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment. In this position, you will perform and interpret tests at all complexity levels within the Microbiology Laboratory. You will utilize your understanding of the scientific principles and theories of laboratory testing to help determine the best possible pant of care for patients. Taking this opportunity allows you to make an impact in the lives of patients and their families every day. 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 caregiver in this position works varying shifts, with every other weekend and holiday requirements.** A caregiver who excels in this role, will: + Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. + Maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness as it pertains to specific job duties. + Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. + Assume responsibility for and take action regarding any quality control or quality assurance issues as it pertains to specific job duties. + Maintain instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. + Assume responsibility for good documentation practices and maintain clear and legible records. + Perform proficiency testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations i.e. analyze proficiency survey sample in the same manner as a patient specimens, no communication with other CLIA laboratories, complete record retention and accurate documentation and result reporting. + Assume responsibility for participation in continuing education, professional development and required annual competency assessment. + Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. + Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director. + May function as an educator and provides instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols, and the application of laboratory test protocols to students, employees, residents, etc. 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. + At least one Microbiology or Immunohematology Specialties Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include: + American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Certification + Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences and Medical Technology Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link to see how we provide what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ **Physical Requirements:** + Turning, stooping, bending, stretching, walking and standing + Lifting objects up to 10 pounds + Carrying objects up to 20 pounds + Sitting for short periods of time + Filing and moving laboratory supplies and equipment + Spoken, written and typed communication + Finger dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard **Personal Protective Equipment:** + Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities