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Job Title

Pre Analytics Processing Technician II

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Lab Central Processing-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

C99914

Shift

Evenings + Call

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.

The Pre-Analytics Processing Technician II is responsible for manually processing laboratory specimens, performing daily quality assurance activities and maintaining 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 3 p.m. -- 11:30 p.m. with some on-call and holiday shifts required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Receive and access specimens into the LIS (Lab Information System).
• Prepare specimens for analysis.
• Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance).
• Perform problem-solving functions and be responsible for advanced problem solving/issue resolution.
• Assume compliance with basic regulations (temperature monitoring).
• Perform QA activities (pending log audit).
• Retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens.
• Verify specimen receipt in the lab.
• Use tracking software/devices.
• Comply with safety SOP & regulations.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
• Perform basic clerical functions (answer phone, etc.).
• Communicate and document essential information.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED
• One year of lab experience
• Associate degree or equivalent credit hours may substitute for year of experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate degree, preferably in Science

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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.

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 offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances 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.

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