Lab Technician III - Anatomic Pathology

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.

As a Laboratory Technician on this team, you will review consultations from other labs, evaluate paperwork for identifiers and complete data entry tasks. You will coordinate with leadership, supervisors, Pathologists and other lab reps to direct workflow and organize daily departmental functioning.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work with some of the best Pathologists in the field within an innovative, constantly evolving healthcare enterprise.

A caregiver in this position works days , 11 : 3 0 a m— 8 : 0 0pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will

• Receive and accession specimens into the LIS .
• Conduct higher level accessioning in the LIS including esoteric testing .
• Conduct advanced tracking investigations .
• Serve as a subspecialty client liaison .
• Be r esponsible for advanced problem solving/issue resolution ( pending log/SERS/block QA) .
• P erform tasks involved with frozen section processing (frozen section slide creation) .
• Cr eate cell block slides , perform c linical histology tissue embedding and a ssist in C ytology adequacy assessments .
• Prepare specimens for analysi s.
• Perform manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting and routine maintenance) .
• Run and resolve LIS logs .
• Retrieve, sort, track and deliver specimens.
• Perform logistic activities within and outside of lab .
• Use tracking software/devices .
• Compl y with safety, SOP & regulations .
• Maintain appropriate documentation .

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include

• Associate’s D egree ( preferably in S cience ) and t wo years of lab processing experience
• OR f our years of L ab T echnician or comparable processing experience
• OR a ctive enrollment in the Cleveland Clinic MLS Program

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include

• Bachelor’s D egree in B iology , C hemistry, P hysics or M edical L aboratory S cience
• Experience in cyto prep and surgical pathology

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.

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $25.00

Maximum hourly: $34.85

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education.

The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).