Lab Technician II

About the role

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. As a Lab Technician II, you’ll play an important role in the laboratory process by ensuring patient specimens and information are accurately received, documented, processed, and prepared for analysis. This role is a great steppingstone for caregivers interested in exploring future opportunities within the laboratory and identifying areas that align with their skills and career goals. Day to day, you’ll spend much of your time in a clean, desk-based environment processing patient information in Epic and receiving specimens and other materials.

Responsibilities

• Accessioning specimens into the laboratory information system
• Retrieving, sorting, tracking and delivering specimens
• Verifying documentation
• Investigating specimen issues
• Preparing specimens for analysis
• Performing manual processing such as centrifuging and aliquoting
• Maintaining patient and specimen tracking information
• Completing preventive maintenance and records
• Placing work orders
• Providing training or mentoring to new hires, students and clinical learners as assigned
• Receiving and accessioning laboratory specimens into the LIS
• Performing specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems
• Verifying accurate documentation relative to specimen processing
• Maintaining patient, specimen and tracking data using the laboratory computer system, tracking and software/devices
• Preparing specimens for analysis and accepting or rejecting specimens
• Performing manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance)

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of lab experience
• 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
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in science (will substitute the required experience)

Skills

• Reliability
• Attention to detail
• Positive and collaborative approach
• Ability to multitask while responding well to feedback

Pay

• Minimum hourly: $19.25
• Maximum hourly: $29.30

Schedule

• Works days from 8:30AM – 5:00PM