Laboratory Technician III

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join a team where precision and collaboration drive patient care. You will review consultations, verify identifiers, enter data, and coordinate with pathologists and lab leadership to direct daily workflow in a dynamic setting.

This role emphasizes hands-on LIS work, advanced sample handling, and subspecialty liaison duties within Anatomic Pathology, with an evening shift from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (preferably in science)
• Two years of lab processing experience
• Four years of lab technician or comparable processing experience may substitute the education requirement
• Active enrollment in the Cleveland Clinic MLS program may substitute the education and experience requirement

Responsibilities

• Review consultations from other labs and verify identifiers
• Enter data accurately into the LIS and manage data workflows
• Coordinate with leadership, supervisors, Pathologists and other lab reps
• Perform advanced manual processing and problem-solving techniques in accessioning and data entry
• Conduct higher-level accessioning in the LIS including esoteric testing
• Serve as a subspecialty client liaison and assist in cytology adequacy assessments
• Prepare specimens for analysis and maintain safety and SOP compliance

Skills

Data entry

Laboratory processing

Analytical thinking

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

LIS

Tracking software

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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the world. 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.

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.

We’re looking for someone who is excited to grow with our team and see their impact over time. This role involves specialized training and a deep understanding of our processes, offering the opportunity to build meaningful experience, develop strong working relationships, and contribute to the continued success of our lab.

A caregiver in this position works evenings| full-time| 3:00pm—11:30pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform advanced manual processing and problem-solving techniques in laboratory accessioning/data entry, problem investigations and resolution.
• Be involved in creating slides and/or duties associated with the subspecialty client liaison.
• Be familiar with data analytics.
• 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).
• The following duties are specific to Anatomic Pathology: perform tasks involved with creating slides and/or cell blocks, perform frozen section processing (frozen section slide creation), create cell block slides, 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 degree (preferably in science)
• Two years of lab processing experience
• Four years of lab technician or comparable processing experience may substitute the education requirement
• Active enrollment in the Cleveland Clinic MLS program may substitute the education and experience requirement

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics or medical laboratory science. This may substitute the experience requirement
• Prior laboratory experience (academic or professional)
• Research experience gained through coursework, independent projects or internships

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.).