- Location
- Mercy Hospital, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- Associate
- Source
- Workday
Description
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Job Title
Lab Technician II
Location
Canton
Facility
Mercy Hospital
Department
Lab Registration-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital
Job Code
C17008
Shift
Evenings
Schedule
3:00pm-11:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, 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.
Mercy Hospital is looking to add a Lab Technician II to its team of dedicated caregivers. In this role, 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 continue your education through Media Lab.
A caregiver in this position works evenings from 3:00pm—11:30pm| every other weekend.
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 in Science
Clinical laboratory 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.
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