Lab Technician II

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

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is seeking a Lab Technician to support microbiology, specimen handling, and automated analysis in a world-class clinical laboratory setting.

The role includes evening/night shifts (2:30pm–11:00pm or 2:00pm–10:30pm) with weekend and holiday rotation; responsibilities include accessioning specimens, operating LIS, and ensuring precise documentation, while maintaining safety and quality in patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of lab experience.
• Associate's Degree can substitute for up to one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 track 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).

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's Degree substitute for experience

Tools

LIS

Automated analyzers

Laboratory computer system

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Fairview Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Using sophisticated laboratory equipment, Lab Technicians look for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, match blood for transfusions, analyze the chemical content of body fluids, and test for drug levels in the blood (to show how a patient is responding to treatment). They also count cells and look for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids. They use microscopes, cell counters, automated equipment and computerized analyzers in the clinical laboratory area. The laboratory findings are then conveyed to the physician.

A caregiver in this position works evening/night rotation, 2:30pm—11:00pm or 2:00pm—10:30pm. Weekend and holiday rotation.

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 track 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:

• Typical physical demands include visual acuity and the ability to distinguish colors; manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment; may require extended periods of sitting, standing and walking.

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.).