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. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Lead Processing Technician will access and manually process laboratory specimens. The Technician is expected to perform daily quality assurance activities and routine maintenance of equipment. As a part of the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus team, you will have numerous opportunities to explore educational development courses, advance the Professional Ladder and utilize comprehensive benefits that invest in your health and overall well-being.
A caregiver in this position works days, 11:00am—7:30pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
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Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting, and routine maintenance)
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Perform problem solving functions and is responsible for advanced problem solving/ issue resolution.
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Ensure compliance with basic regulations (temperature monitoring).
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Perform QA activities (pending log audit).
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Oversee shift operations and manage workflow issues.
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Adjust daily schedule as needed.
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Act as a technical resource, ensuring SOPs and policies are followed and FVPM of equipment is performed as required.
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Assist in troubleshooting.
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Inform management/supervision of issues and ensure appropriate communication between shifts.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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High School Diploma or GED
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Associate’s Degree (preferably in Science)
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Two years of lab processing experience
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OR Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Medical Laboratory Science can substitute 2 years of experience
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OR 4 years of lab technician or comparable processing experience may substitute the Associate Degree requirement
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Medical Laboratory Science
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Physical Requirements:
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Ability to perform specimen handling techniques and to take measurements
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Ability to move about the designated work area and ability to travel throughout the hospital campus.
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Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
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Handles and transports bio hazardous materials.
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Visual acuity with the ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation and tones.
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Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
Personal Protective Equipment:
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Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as defined in the exposure control plan.
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.
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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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 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.