Laboratory Technician II

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 treat our patients as family.

Using sophisticated laboratory equipment, Lab Technicians look for bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms, match blood for transfusions, analyze the chemical content of body fluids, and test for drug levels in the blood (to show how a patient is responding to treatment). They also count cells and look for abnormal cells in blood and body fluids. They use microscopes, cell counters, automated equipment and computerized analyzers in the clinical laboratory area. The laboratory findings are then conveyed to the physician. 

A caregiver in this position works evenings, 3:00pm—11:30pm or 12:00pm—8:30pm.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Receive and accession laboratory specimens into the LIS.  

• Retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens.  

• Perform specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems. 

• Verify accurate documentation relative to specimen processing.  

• Maintain patient, specimen and track data using the laboratory computer system, tracking and software/devices. 

• Prepare specimens for analysis and accept or reject specimens.  

• Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance).  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High school diploma or GED 

• One year of lab experience  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Associate's Degree (or equivalent credit hours) will substitute for up to one year of experience 

• 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 biohazardous materials and potential carcinogens.
• Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation, and tones.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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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