Clinical Lab Processing Technician

The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH); Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to support Clinical Pathology and Anatomic services. You will process patient specimens accurately, perform accessioning in LIS/HIS, verify orders, barcodes, labels and aliquots, and help distribute samples across the lab.

Responsibilities include patient registration and clerical duties as needed, while upholding hospital guidelines, safety and quality controls to support reliable diagnostic results.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
• Strong knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Basic personal computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties in support of Clinical Pathology and Anatomic laboratory operations.
• Processing patient specimens correctly and accurately; accessioning in LIS/HIS.
• Verifying orders, bar codes, labels, and aliquots; distributing patient samples.
• Adheres to hospital guidelines, safety and regulatory requirements and quality control standards.
• Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Education

HS Diploma or applicable equivalency

Strong knowledge of basic medical terminology

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic personal computer skills

Typing proficiency (25 wpm)

Job description

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to support Clinical Pathology and Anatomic services. You will process patient specimens accurately, perform accessioning in LIS/HIS, verify orders, barcodes, labels and aliquots, and help distribute samples across the lab.

Responsibilities include patient registration and clerical duties as needed, while upholding hospital guidelines, safety and quality controls to support reliable diagnostic results.