Lab Technician III - Surgical Pathology

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, OH

Job posting number: #7233437 (Ref:ccf20166579)

Posted: March 29, 2024

Job Description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus as a Lab Technician III and experience being a part of a nationally ranked hospital while building an exceptional career. Become a part of a supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team.  


As a Lab Technician, you will be supporting our telemedicine initiative and gaining new skills in digital pathology. Your duties will include but are not limited to:  

• Performing analytic tests and procedures.  

• Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations.  

• Performing phlebotomy, histology, and surgical pathology laboratory functions.   

• Resolving and providing consultation for any procedural or technical problems.  


Our ideal future caregiver is someone who:  

• Preferably has customer service experience.  

• Is very organized.  

• Is detail-oriented.  


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
  • Conducts higher level accessioning in the LIS including esoteric testing
  • Conducts advanced tracking investigations
  • Serves as a subspecialty client liaison
  • Responsible for advanced problem solving/issue resolution (pending log/SERS/block QA)
  • The following duties are specific to Anatomic Pathology:
    • Performs tasks involved with creating slides and/or cell blocks
    • Performs frozen section processing (frozen section slide creation)
    • Creates cell block slides
    • Clinical histology tissue embedding
    • Assists in cytology adequacy assessments
  • Prepares specimens for analysis
  • Performs manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance)
  • Runs and resolves LIS logs
  • Retrieves, sorts, tracks and delivers specimens.
  • Performs logistic activities within and outside of lab
  • Uses tracking software/devices
  • Complies with safety, SOP & regulations
  • Performs problem solving functions
  • Maintains appropriate documentation.
  • Performs basic clerical functions.
  • Communicates and documents essential information.
  • Maintains equipment and places work orders.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education:

  • Associate’s degree required preferably in Science.
  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics or medical laboratory science preferred.
  • Four years of lab technician or comparable processing experience may substitute the Associate degree requirement.
  • Active enrollment in the Cleveland Clinic MLS program may substitute the two year experience requirement and the Associate degree requirement.


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.


Work Experience:

  • Two years of lab processing experience required.
  • A bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics, or medical laboratory science can offset two years of experience.


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. 
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.


By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.


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