Lab Technician II - Cytology

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic invites applications for a Lab Technician II at their Main Campus. In this role, you will manage cytological specimens, ensuring quality control and documentation. This full-time position offers a chance to work in a leading healthcare environment with extensive support for your career development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of lab experience preferred.
• Associate's Degree can substitute for lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and access laboratory specimens into the LIS.
• Perform specimen investigation procedures.
• Maintain patient and specimen tracking data.

Skills

Specimen handling

Documentation verification

Data maintenance

Problem resolution

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree in Science

Job description

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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.

Cleveland Clinic’s Cytopathology Laboratory evaluates a large volume of gynecologic (65,000) and non-gynecologic (20,000) specimens in a wide range of disease categories. As a Lab Technician II, you will create the cytology slides and cell blocks that all cytology diagnoses are rendered from.

A caregiver in this position works days from 10:30AM – 7:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Receive and access 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 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.
  
  

Pay Range

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

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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