Lab Technician III - Anatomic Pathology

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic is seeking an Laboratory Technician for the Main Campus to support evening operations (3:00pm–11:30pm). You will review consultations, evaluate paperwork, and coordinate with Pathologists and lab staff to direct daily lab workflow.

This role offers exposure to leading-edge technology and a dynamic healthcare environment. You will perform specimen accessioning, LIS tasks, advanced testing, and client liaison duties, while ensuring safety, documentation, and compliance with SOPs.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree (preferably in Science) and two years of lab processing experience
• OR four years of Lab Technician or comparable processing experience
• OR active enrollment in the Cleveland Clinic MLS Program

Responsibilities

• Receive and accession specimens into the LIS.
• Conduct higher level accessioning in the LIS including esoteric testing.
• Conduct advanced tracking investigations.
• Serve as a subspecialty client liaison.
• Be responsible for advanced problem solving/issue resolution (pending log/SERS/block QA).
• Perform tasks involved with frozen section processing (frozen section slide creation).
• Create cell block slides, perform clinical histology tissue embedding and assist in Cytology adequacy assessments.
• Prepare specimens for analysis.
• Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance).
• Run and resolve LIS logs.
• Retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens.
• Perform logistic activities within and outside of lab.
• Use tracking software/devices.
• Comply with safety, SOP & regulations.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.

Skills

LIS proficiency

Specimen accessioning

Data entry

Laboratory coordination

Quality assurance

Education

Associate’s Degree (Science preferred)

MLS Program enrollment

Bachelor’s Degree in Science (preferred)

Tools

LIS systems

Safety protocols

Job description

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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Laboratory Technician on this team, you will review consultations from other labs, evaluate paperwork for identifiers and complete data entry tasks. You will coordinate with leadership, supervisors, Pathologists and other lab reps to direct workflow and organize daily departmental functioning. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with some of the best Pathologists in the field within an innovative, constantly evolving healthcare enterprise.

A caregiver in this position works evenings| 3:00pm—11:30pm| No weekends, holiday or call.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Receive and accession specimens into the LIS.
• Conduct higher level accessioning in the LIS including esoteric testing.
• Conduct advanced tracking investigations.
• Serve as a subspecialty client liaison.
• Be responsible for advanced problem solving/issue resolution (pending log/SERS/block QA).
• Perform tasks involved with frozen section processing (frozen section slide creation).
• Create cell block slides, perform clinical histology tissue embedding and assist in Cytology adequacy assessments.
• Prepare specimens for analysis.
• Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance).
• Run and resolve LIS logs.
• Retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens.
• Perform logistic activities within and outside of lab.
• Use tracking software/devices.
• Comply with safety, SOP & regulations.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’s Degree (preferably in Science) and two years of lab processing experience
• OR four years of Lab Technician or comparable processing experience
• OR active enrollment in the Cleveland Clinic MLS Program

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Medical Laboratory Science
• Lab experience or lab/research as part of academic program

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 bio-hazardous materials and potential carcinogens.
• Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation, and tones.
• Ability to live/move up to 50 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as defined in the exposure control plan.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $25.00

Maximum hourly: $34.85

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.).