Laboratory Technician III

Cleveland Clinic

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the world. 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 on this team, you will review consultations from other labs, evaluate paperwork for identifiers and complete data entry tasks. You will coordinate with leadership, supervisors, Pathologists and other lab reps to direct workflow and organize daily departmental functioning. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with some of the best Pathologists in the field within an innovative, constantly evolving healthcare enterprise. 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 experience, develop strong working relationships, and contribute to the continued success of our lab. A caregiver in this position works evenings| full-time| 3:00am—11:30pm. 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 degree (preferably in science)
Two years of lab processing experience
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.
This may substitute the experience requirement
Prior laboratory experience (academic or professional)
Research experience gained through coursework, independent projects or internships

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

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 drug free environment.
All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program.
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Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.
Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.