Lab Technician II - Pathology

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Job Title

Lab Technician II - Pathology:

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus:

Department

Anatomic Pathology Clerical-Diagnostics Institute:

Job Code

C17008

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:30am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, 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.

The Robert J. Tomsich Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Institute (RT-PLMI) touches virtually every patient at Cleveland Clinic and thousands of patients across the world. From simple blood tests to sophisticated DNA analysis and expert biopsy interpretation, RT-PLMI serves a vital role in diagnosing, treating, and monitoring disease. With approximately 1,400 dedicated caregivers processing more than 20 million tests annually, the RT-PLMI laboratories are often cited as the largest volume hospital laboratory in the United States. RT-PLMI also provides pathology and laboratory services to external clients through our reference laboratory, Cleveland Clinic Laboratories.

As a Lab Technician II, you will be responsible for processing routine and stat laboratory tests as well as performing specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems. This is a very hands-on team and a great place to get your foot in the door. This role can not only lead to growth within the lab but also the ability to move into other roles.

A caregiver in this position works days from 8: 30AM – 5:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Receive and accession laboratory specimens into the LIS.

• Retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens.

• Perform specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems.

• Verify accurate documentation relative to specimen processing.

• Maintain patient, specimen and tracking data using the laboratory computer system, tracking and software/devices.

• Prepare specimens for analysis and accept or reject specimens.

• Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance).

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED

• One year of lab experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's degree in science (will substitute the required experience)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform specimen handling techniques and take measurements.
• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to move throughout the department and hospital system.
• Handles and transports biohazardous materials and potential carcinogens.
• Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation, and tones.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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.

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