Lab Technician III
About The Position
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family. As a Laboratory Technician in this role, you will work in the send-outs and pre-analytics departments, processing routine and stat laboratory tests. You will perform specimen investigation procedures to ensure the specimen meets the requirements of testing. This position requires comfort working with biological materials such as body parts and blood, as specimens are irretrievable and demand extreme attention to detail. Success in this role depends on strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, a high level of accuracy, initiative and accountability in handling sensitive materials. 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 experiences, develop strong working relationships and contribute to the continued success of our lab. A caregiver in this position works evenings from 12:00PM – 8:30PM or 3:00PM – 11:30PM, including rotating weekends and holidays. 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.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree (preferably in Science)
- Two years of lab processing experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Medical Laboratory Science
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Medical Laboratory Science
Responsibilities
- 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).
- 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.
Benefits
- outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
