Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. 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 II, you will work in our ultramodern laboratory alongside pathologists, phlebotomists, technicians, and other caregivers. You will process specimens daily, perform routine maintenance, and manage tasks in our fast-paced environment. Your primary duties will include:

• Preparing specimens for analysis.

• Finding problems that may affect test performance and providing issue resolution.

• Performing manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting, and routine maintenance).

• Maintaining instruments and equipment per manufacturer's specifications.

• Performing basic clerical functions.

Our ideal caregiver:

• Shows the ability to multitask and makes proper judgements.

• Can work in a fast-paced environment.

• Shows strong critical thinking skills.

• Works well in a team-building environment.

In this position, you will gain experience and have guidance from our expert team of caregivers. This will prepare you for future roles in our organization as Lead Tech II, and Lab Tech III, Lab Coordinators, Supervisors, and more.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Receives and accessions specimens into the LIS.

• Retrieves, sorts, tracks and delivers 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.

• Performs manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting, and routine maintenance.

• Maintains patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system, tracking and software/devices.

• Communicates and documents essential information.

• Performs preventive maintenance and record keeping procedures.

• Performs basic clerical functions and places work orders.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required.

• Associate's degree preferred (preferably in Science)

• Associate's degree (or equivalent credit hours) will substitute for up to one year of experience.

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.

• Requires strong organizational and time management skills.

Work Experience:

• One year of lab experience is required.

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.

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.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities