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Responsibilities:

• Receives and accessions specimens into the LIS.
• Retrieves, sorts, tracks and delivers specimens.
• Verifies accurate documentation relative to specimen processing.
• Accepts or rejects specimens according to established standards and performs specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems.
• Prepares specimens for analysis.
• Performs manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting, and routine maintenance. 
• Maintains patient, specimen and tracking data using laboratory computer system, tracking and software/devices.
• Communicates and documents essential information.
• Performs preventive maintenance and record keeping procedures.
• Performs basic clerical functions and places work orders.
• Provides training, supervision, mentoring, and evaluation support for new hires, students, and other clinical learners as assigned
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associate’s degree preferred (preferably in Science)
• Associate's degree (or equivalent credit hours) will substitute for up to one year of experience.

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.
• Requires strong organizational and time management skills.

Work Experience:

• One year of lab experience is required.

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

Personal Protective Equipment:

• 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.

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