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Pre Analytics Processing Technician III

Cleveland, OH, US


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Location: Cleveland, OH

Facilities: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus,

Professional Area: Laboratory

Department: 3284 Lab Central Processing-Diagnostics Institute

Job Code: C99913

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Nights

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. 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 Pre-Analytics Processing Technician, you will be in a critical role at Cleveland Clinic. In this role, you will provide accurate results for lab testing as you process specimens. Your primary duties will include: 

• Preparing specimens for analysis 

• Complying with basic regulations when testing.  

• Documenting and performing problem solving functions and issue resolution.  

• Communicating needed information to proper supervision.  

• Actively performing quality and maintenance of equipment. 

 

Our ideal caregiver is someone who: 

• Works well in a close-knit, teambuilding environment.  

• Has strong attention to detail.  

• Comes prepared with a willingness to learn.  

• Can provide empathetic and compassionate patient-centered care.  

• Can troubleshoot and problem solve in a fast-paced environment.  

 

In this position, you will be provided with all the training you need to succeed. Technicians from this position have been able to move forward to other technical positions. 

 

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

Responsibilities:

  • Performs body fluid processing using aseptic technique.
  • Conducts higher level accessioning in the LIS (Lab Information System).
  • Performs extensive manual processing for esoteric testing at non Cleveland Clinic reference laboratories.
  • All duties of the Laboratory Processing Technician II to include:
    • Performs manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting, and routine maintenance)
    • Prepares specimens for analysis. 
    • Performs problem solving functions and is responsible for advanced problem solving/ issue resolution
    • Assumes compliance with basic regulations (temperature monitoring)
    • Performs QA activities (pending log audit)
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Education:

  • Associate’s degree required preferably in Science.  
  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics or medical laboratory science preferred. 

Certifications:

  • None required

Complexity of Work:

  • Requires decision making and problem solving skills.
  • Requires strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision

Work Experience:

  • Two years lab processing experience required.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics or medical laboratory science can offset two years of experience.
  • A total of 4 years of lab technician or comparable processing experience may offset the Associate Degree requirement.

Physical Requirements:

  • Manual dexterity to perform specimen handling techniques and to take measurements
  • May require extended periods of standing, walking and/or sitting.
  • Handles and transports bio hazardous materials.
  • Visual acuity, including the ability to distinguish colors.
  • Must have normal or corrected vision.
  • Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.

Personal Protective Equipment:

  • Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as defined in the exposure control plan.
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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.

 

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.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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