Laboratory Tech III

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Job description

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Job Title
Laboratory Tech III

Location
Cleveland

Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department
LRI M51 Clinical Research Unit-Research Innov and Educ

Job Code
C1917S

Shift
Days

Schedule
10:00am-6:30pm

Job Summary
Performs assigned pre-analytical processing, analytical tests and procedures according to established and approved protocols; monitors test analyses and specimen examinations. Ensures compliance of all regulatory standards. Resolves and provides consultation for any procedural or technical problems. Will be handling COVID positive samples with appropriate training and PPE.

Job Details

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Responsibilities:

• Performs assigned analytical tests and procedures according to established and approved protocols.
• Procures, receives, and processes specimens prior to testing.
• Monitors test analyses and specimen examinations.
• Performs assigned analytical tests and procedures according to established and approved protocols.
• Performs accessioning to include sterile specimen handling techniques when needed.
• Ensures compliance of all regulatory standards.
• Maintains instrumentation and equipment.
• Resolves and communicates procedural and technical problems.
• Recognizes procedural and technical problems and takes corrective action within guidelines.
• Procures, receives and processes specimens prior to testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Associate's degree in medical technology or histotechnology from an accredited institution or equivalent course work and eligibility from a recognized national certifying organization.
• Five years of progressive lab experience may substitute for required education.

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:

• Minimum of two years of medical laboratory or histology technician experience.
• Additional education or certification may offset required experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include visual acuity to study specimens under a microscope and the ability to distinguish colors; manual dexterity to handle specimens and repair equipment; may require extended periods of sitting, standing and walking.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Keywords: Covid19, PPE, medical laboratory, lab medicine, specimen testing, Med Lab Tech, Clinical Laboratory, Lab Technician, research lab tech, research tech, technician

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