Lab Technician II

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Lab Technician II to join their Main Campus. This role involves receiving and processing lab specimens, requiring a high school diploma and a year of lab experience. Join a team dedicated to advancing patient care at one of the top hospitals in the country.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of lab experience preferred.
• Ability to handle specimens and biohazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Receive and accession laboratory specimens.
• Perform specimen investigation procedures.
• Maintain patient and specimen tracking data.

Skills

Specimen Handling

Attention to Detail

Laboratory Procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in science

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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 8:30am—5:00pm.

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. This will substitute the required experience
  
  

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

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.
  
  

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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