Lab Technician II - Full time Days

Join our newly built Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital team and experience world-class care at its best. Mentor Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility offering Lake County residents enhanced access to Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top healthcare systems.

As a Lab Technician II, you will be responsible for receiving and accessioning laboratory specimens, performing specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems, and performing general lab and quality assurance procedures.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who :

Thrives in a team environment.

Understands that specimen represents a patient and that following the standard operating process is crucial for patient care.

Takes accountability for their assigned tasks.

Excels in a fast-paced environment.

By taking this opportunity, you will join a team that is always working on process improvement and has weekly continuous improvement meetings to discuss and review ideas for improvement.

This role is directly involved with these meetings, and you may also have the chance to be involved in projects that stem from these discussions.

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 :

• Receives and accessions specimens into the LIS.
• Retrieves, sorts, tracks and delivers specimens.
• Verifies accurate documentation relative to specimen processing.
• Accepts or rejects specimens according to established standards and performs specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems.
• Prepares specimens for analysis.
• Performs manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting, and routine maintenance.
• Maintains patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system, tracking and software / devices.
• Communicates and documents essential information.
• Performs preventive maintenance and record keeping procedures.
• Performs basic clerical functions and places work orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education :

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred (preferably in Science)
• Associate's degree (or equivalent credit hours) will substitute for up to one year of experience.

Certifications :

None required.

Complexity of Work :

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills.

Work Experience :

One year of lab experience is required.

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 transports biohazardous materials and potential carcinogens.
• Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation, and tones.
• Ability to lift / move up to 50 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment :