Lab Technician II - PRN

                    

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Job Title

Lab Technician II - PRN

                        

Location

Mayfield Hts

                    

Facility

Hillcrest Hospital

                     

Department

Lab Administration-Hillcrest Hospital

                      

Job Code

C99934

                     

Shift

Nights + Call

                       

Schedule

9:00pm-5:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Hillcrest Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

As a Lab Technician II, you will be responsible for specific laboratory specimens, orders, and information disposition. A caregiver in this role performs specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems and performs general lab and quality assurance procedures. While this position is based out of Hillcrest Hospital, you may be required to float to multiple locations. 

A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) night shifts from 9:00 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. with on-call requirements.

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 track 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).  
• Perform preventive maintenance and record keeping procedures
• Perform basic clerical functions and places work orders

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 preferably in science (or equivalent credit hours) will substitute for up to one year of 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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