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.
The Lab Tech II supports the laboratory by managing reagent inventory, entering accurate information into the internal Access database, and communicating effectively with both leaders and fellow technicians. Because clerical errors such as incorrect expiration dates can directly affect patient testing, meticulous attention to detail is critical.
This role also assists with technical operations, including performing maintenance on the stainer instrument. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, adaptable, and understands the importance of precise, reliable work in delivering safe and accurate patient test results.
A caregiver in this position works days, 7:30am—4:00pm. No weekends/holidays.
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 (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.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
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