About this Pre Analytics Processing Technician III role at Cleveland Clinic
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Job Title
Pre Analytics Processing Technician III
Location
Cleveland
Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Department
Lab Central Processing-Main Campus Hospital
Job Code
C99913
Shift
Evenings
Schedule
3:00pm-11:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
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. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. You will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, 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 plays a vital role in ensuring accurate and efficient laboratory operations by processing patient specimens, performing daily quality assurance activities, and maintaining laboratory equipment. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus laboratory team, you'll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that supports exceptional patient care while offering numerous opportunities for professional growth. Team members have access to continuing education, career development programs, advancement through the Professional Ladder, and comprehensive benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success.
Our centralized laboratory provides a comprehensive range of testing services while maintaining exceptional turnaround times and preserving specimen integrity. By combining advanced technology, centralized data, and close collaboration between laboratory professionals and ordering providers, we help streamline the diagnostic process—enabling faster, more informed treatment decisions and improving outcomes for the patients we serve.
A caregiver in this position works full-time| 3:00pm—11:30am| Mon-Fri| rotating weekends.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform advanced manual processing.
Interpret and accession reference lab specimens.
Collect and analyze data.
Perform body fluid processing using aseptic technique.
Conduct higher level accessioning in the Lab Information System (LIS).
Perform extensive manual processing for esoteric testing and non-Cleveland Clinic reference laboratories.
Perform all duties of the Laboratory Processing Technician II.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate’s Degree (preferably in Science)
Two years of lab experience
OR a total of four years of experience as a Lab Technician or comparable processing experience may substitute the education requirement
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Medical Laboratory Science (this may substitute two years of experience)
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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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
