Cleveland Clinic·Akron, Ohio
The Lab Technician II is responsible for receiving, accessioning, and distributing laboratory specimens into the LIS. They perform manual processing tasks such as centrifuging and aliquoting while maintaining accurate patient and tracking data.
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Schedule: 3:00pm-11:30pm
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.
Akron General is looking to add a Lab Technician II to the Laboratory team. In this role, you will be responsible for receiving and distributing specimens as well as performing manual processing. This is a very hands-on team and a great place to get your foot in the door. This role can not only lead to growth within the lab but also the ability to move into other roles such as nursing.
00PM – 11:30PM, including rotating weekends and holidays.
Receive and accession laboratory specimens into the LIS.
Retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens.
Accept or reject specimens according to established standards.
Perform specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems.
Verify accurate documentation relative to specimen processing.
Maintain patient, specimen and tracking data using the laboratory computer system, tracking software/devices.
Prepare specimens for analysis.
Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance).
Perform preventive maintenance, record keeping procedures, basic clerical functions and the placing of work orders.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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Market context
Support-services roles in Ohio are often tied to steady patient-facing operations, so employers typically look for dependable candidates who can handle long shifts, flexible scheduling, and direct exposure to blood and needles. These jobs can be competitive because the requirements are straightforward but the work is physically demanding and schedule-sensitive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm you can meet the shift and comfort-level expectations before applying.