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The Lab Technician III is responsible for accessioning specimens into the LIS, performing advanced tracking investigations, and coordinating workflow with pathologists and leadership. Key tasks include frozen section slide creation, tissue embedding, and maintaining strict compliance with safety and SOP regulations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an Associate's degree with two years of lab experience, four years of comparable processing experience, or be enrolled in the Cleveland Clinic MLS Program. A Bachelor's degree in a science field and experience in cyto prep or surgical pathology are preferred.
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Job description
At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare.
And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.
We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own.
That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.
Job Title Lab Technician III - Anatomic Pathology Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Pathology-Main Campus Hospital Job Code C1917S Shift Evenings Schedule 3:00pm-11:30pm Job Summary Job Details 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.
As a Laboratory Technician on this team, you will review consultations from other labs, evaluate paperwork for identifiers and complete data entry tasks.
You will coordinate with leadership, supervisors, Pathologists and other lab reps to direct workflow and organize daily departmental functioning.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with some of the best Pathologists in the field within an innovative, constantly evolving healthcare enterprise.
A caregiver in this position works evenings, 3:00pm—11:30pm.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Receive and accession specimens into the LIS.
Conduct higher level accessioning in the LIS including esoteric testing.
Conduct advanced tracking investigations.
Serve as a subspecialty client liaison.
Be responsible for advanced problem solving/issue resolution (pending log/SERS/block QA).
Create cell block slides, perform clinical histology tissue embedding and assist in Cytology adequacy assessments.
Prepare specimens for analysis.
Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance).
Run and resolve LIS logs.
Retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens.
Perform logistic activities within and outside of lab.
Use tracking software/devices.
Comply with safety, SOP & regulations.
Maintain appropriate documentation.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Associate’s Degree (preferably in Science) and two years of lab processing experience OR four years of Lab Technician or comparable processing experience OR active enrollment in the Cleveland Clinic MLS Program Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Medical Laboratory Science Experience in cyto prep and surgical pathology 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 bio-hazardous materials and potential carcinogens.
Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation, and tones.
Ability to live/move up to 50 lbs.
Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as defined in the exposure control plan.
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 drug free environment.
All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
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.
If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
We know that fully supporting our caregivers is what creates the best outcomes for our patients.
Our outstanding, comprehensive offerings are an investment in your health, well-being and future.
What began in Cleveland in 1921 has grown to include locations throughout, the U.S. and even other countries.
For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
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News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey.
Among Cleveland Clinic’s 70,800 employees worldwide represent 140 medical specialties and subspecialties.
Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 19 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, and locations in southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England.
