Lab Technician

Lab Technician  

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.    

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, 11:00pm – 7:30am.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Process routine and start laboratory tests.  

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

• Assist with preparing specimens to be analyzed. 

• Evaluate validity of test results using quality control standards, instrumentation function checks, and/or department policies and procedures.  

• Bring problems to the attention of supervisor or lead medical technologist. 

• Initiate appropriate corrective action to alleviate any deficiencies of quality assurance standards or established specified limits. 

• Consistently coordinate all work with co-workers to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during the assigned shift.  

• Perform and document preventive maintenance measures on department's equipment and instruments. 

• Provide general training to medical technology students and others in training and orientation. 

• Always show an awareness of proper safety procedures. 

• Assist in compiling various data, statistics and reports. 

• Assume personal responsibility for on-going continuing education and professional development as required by job duties. 

• Complete all mandatory in-service programs required within the stated time frame. 

• Coordinate prioritization, receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens. 

• Verify accurate documentation relative to specimen processing. 

• Accept or reject specimens according to established standards and perform specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems. 

• Prepare specimens for analysis. 

• Aliquot, transport and distribute specimens. 

• Aid in proper reagent and chemical solution preparation, labeling and storage. 

• Maintain instrumentation and equipment along with its cleanliness. 

• Perform preventive maintenance and record keeping procedures. 

• Maintain appropriate workstation supplies and inventory. 

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

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High school graduate with a focus on chemical, physical and biological sciences or laboratory science.  

• Familiar with medical terminology.  

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