Lab Technician II

                    

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Job Title

Lab Technician II

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Fairview Hospital

                     

Department

Lab Administration-Fairview Hospital

                      

Job Code

C17008

                     

Shift

Nights

                       

Schedule

6:00pm-2:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

 

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Fairview Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Fairview Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in Cleveland and Ohio. Here, you will work with and learn from some of our best caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

 

Using sophisticated laboratory equipment, Lab Technicians look for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, match blood for transfusions, analyze the chemical content of body fluids, and test for drug levels in the blood (to show how a patient is responding to treatment). They also count cells and look for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids. They use microscopes, cell counters, automated equipment and computerized analyzers in the clinical laboratory area. The laboratory findings are then conveyed to the physician. 

 

A caregiver in this position works nights, 6:00pm—2:30am.  

 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Receive and accession laboratory specimens into the LIS.  

• Retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens.  

• Perform specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems. 

• Verify accurate documentation relative to specimen processing.  

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

• Prepare specimens for analysis and accept or reject specimens.  

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

 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High school diploma or GED 

• One year of lab experience  

 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Associate's degree in science. This will substitute the required experience 

 

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ 

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 tra