Lab Technician II - Histology, Full Time, Evenings

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, OH

Job posting number: #7122553 (Ref:ccf17709866)

Posted: January 30, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic is named the No. 4 hospital in the United States according to the U.S. and World News Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for specific laboratory specimens, orders, and information disposition. You will be performing and demonstrating an understanding of laboratory testing as well as technical and procedural problem-solving. Working closely with our collaborative team, you will perform specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems. Your primary duties will include:

- Organizing, prioritizing and coordinating receipt and delivery of lab specimens.
- Performing laboratory testing while following correct policies.
- Performing cleanliness and preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment.
- Properly preparing specimens for analysis, transport, and distribution.

The Ideal future caregiver is someone who:
- Shows strong critical thinking skills.
- Comes prepared and willing to learn daily.
- Can work under minimal supervision and show decisive judgement.
- Works well in stressful situations.
- Currently is certified as a Medical Technologist (MT) or eligible preferred.

Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinates prioritization, receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens.
  • Verifies accurate documentation relative to specimen processing.
  • Accepts or rejects specimens according to established standards and performs specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems.
  • Prepares specimens for analysis; aliquots, transports and distributes specimens.
  • Maintains tracking information for specimens.
  • Maintains instrumentation and equipment along with its cleanliness.
  • Performs preventive maintenance and record keeping procedures.
  • Maintains appropriate workstation supplies and inventory.
  • Maintains patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education:

  • Associate's Degree or equivalent.
  • Three years of progressive lab experience may substitute for required education.

Certifications:

  • None required.

Complexity of Work:

  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

  • Minimum one year experience in similar role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory-based major may substitute for 1 year of lab work 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.


By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.


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Job posting number:#7122553 (Ref:ccf17709866)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland,Ohio
United States
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