PRN Lab Technician II

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Lab Technician II for a PRN role. You will support daily laboratory operations, accession, track and process specimens, and assist with quality assurance to ensure accurate results for patient care.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED and one year of lab experience; an Associate's Degree (Science) may substitute for one year of experience. A flexible schedule with weekend/holiday rotations is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of lab experience preferred.
• Associate's Degree (Science) may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive and accession laboratory specimens into the LIS.
• Retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens.
• 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 and related systems.
• Prepare specimens for analysis and accept or reject specimens.
• Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance).

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree (preferably in Science) will substitute for one year of experience

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

As a Lab Technician II, a caregiver in this role will support daily laboratory operations by ensuring the accurate handling, processing and tracking of specimens, orders and related information. Responsibilities include investigating and resolving specimen-related issues, performing general laboratory procedures and supporting quality assurance activities to maintain accuracy and compliance with established standards. Working alongside laboratory professionals, the caregiver will play an important role in maintaining efficient workflows and delivering reliable results that support timely, high-quality patient care.

This is a PRN role. A caregiver in this position will varying hours and days as needed with rotating weekends and holidays.

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/GED
• One year of lab experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's Degree (preferably in Science) will substitute for one year of experience

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include visual acuity and the ability to distinguish colors; manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment; may require extended periods of sitting, standing and walking.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $22.25

Maximum hourly: $22.25

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.).