Pre Analytics Processing Technician II

Pre Analytics Processing Technician II

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 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 full-time| evenings + on-call| 3:00pm 11:30 p m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Receive and accession specimens into the LIS (Lab Information System).
• Prepare specimens for analysis.
• Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting, and routine maintenance), problem-solving functions, and issue resolution.
• Assume compliance with basic regulations (temperature monitoring).
• Perform QA activities (pending log audit).
• Retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens and verify receipts in the lab.
• Perform basic clerical functions (i.e., answering phones).

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED and one year of lab experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's degree, preferably in a science related field (this may substitute the one year of experience needed above)
• Strong organizational and time management skills

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 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.

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