Lab Technician II - Pathology

                    

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Job Title

Lab Technician II - Pathology

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Anatomic Pathology Cpa-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

C17008

                     

Shift

Evenings

                       

Schedule

3:00pm-11:30pm

                       

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

Main Campus is looking to add a Lab Technician II to its team of dedicated caregivers. In this role, you will receive and accession laboratory specimens, perform specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems, and complete general laboratory and quality assurance procedures.

A caregiver in this role works evenings from 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Receive and accession laboratory specimens into the LIS.  

• Retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens. 

• Accept or reject specimens according to established standards. 

• 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 software/devices. 

• Prepare specimens for analysis.  

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

• Perform preventive maintenance, record keeping procedures, basic clerical functions and the placing of work orders. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High School Diploma or GED and one year of lab experience  

• OR Associate’s Degree  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Associate's Degree (preferably in Science)

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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