Lab Technician II

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Job Title Lab Technician II Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Anatomic Pathology Clerical-Main Campus Hospital 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.

A caregiver in this position works M-F, Day/Evening Rotation 12:00pm - 8:30pm or 10:00am - 6:30pm. 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…

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