Lab Technician II

Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking a Lab Technician II to join the Laboratory team. This role handles receiving and processing specimens, uses LIS for accessioning, and supports patient care with timely, accurate test preparation.

The position offers night shifts from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with rotating weekends and holidays; a minimum of one year lab experience is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required, with an Associate's degree considered as an alternative.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of lab experience.
• OR Associate's Degree (will substitute for up to one year of experience).

Responsibilities

• Receive and access ion 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.
• Verify accurate documentation relative to specimen processing.
• Maintain patient, specimen and tracking data using the LIS.
• Prepare specimens for analysis.
• Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance).
• Perform preventive maintenance and basic clerical functions.

Skills

Lab experience

Specimen handling

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree (will substitute for up to one year of experience)

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

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Job Title

Lab Technician II

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Department

Lab-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

Job Code

C17008

Shift

Nights

Schedule

11:00pm-7:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

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 receiving and distributing specimens as well as performing manual processing. 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 nights from 11:00PM – 7:30AM, including rotating weekends and holidays.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Receive and access ion 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.

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