Lab Technician II

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking a Lab Technician II to support the Laboratory team with processing routine and stat tests and investigating specimen issues. This hands-on role offers growth opportunities within the lab and potential movement into nursing tracks.

Working hours are M-F, 7:00am–3:30pm with rotating weekends. Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and at least one year of lab experience, or an Associate’s Degree that can substitute for up to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s Degree or 1 year of lab experience preferred to substitute.
• Computer proficiency helpful for LIS and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and accession laboratory specimens into the LIS.
• Retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens.
• Accept or reject specimens according to standards.
• Perform specimen investigation procedures to resolve issues.
• Verify accurate documentation of specimen processing.
• Maintain patient, specimen and tracking data in the system.
• Prepare specimens for analysis and manual processing.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic clerical tasks.

Skills

Lab procedures

Specimen handling

Computer proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Science

Job description

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

Akron General is looking to add a Lab Technician II to the Laboratory team. 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 move into other roles such as nursing.

A caregiver in this position works M-F, 7:00am—3:30pm. Rotating weekends.

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
• One year of lab experience
• OR Associate’s Degree (will substitute for up to one year of experience)

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's Degree in Science
• Computer proficiency

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $19.25

Maximum hourly: $29.30

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).