Job Abstract

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 perform various laboratory procedures and clerical functions in the Blood Bank.

Our ideal candidate is someone who: 
• Is a critical thinker. 
• Is experience with conflict resolution and problem-solving. 
• Has written and verbal communication skills. 
• Has teamwork and motivational skills. 
• Has organizational and multitasking skills. 

This is a rewarding opportunity that offers growth-oriented projects, mentorship, support, and resources. You will experience great exposure to both the institute and department leadership and have numerous opportunities for career growth.

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. 

Summary:

• Responsible for receiving and accessioning laboratory specimens. Performs specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems. Performs general lab and quality assurance procedures.

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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. 

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