Pre Analytics Processing Technician II

Join Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Hillcrest Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is now ranked as the No. 3 hospital among Cleveland-area hospitals and the No. 4 hospital in Ohio, according to U.S. World and News Report.' Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This designation is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.As a Pre-Analytics Processing Technician, you will be working a critical role to provide accurate results for lab testing as you process specimens. Your primary duties will include:Preparing specimens for analysis

Complying with basic regulations when testing.

Documenting and performing problem-solving functions and issue resolution.

Communicate needed information to proper supervision.

Actively performing quality and maintenance of equipment.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:Works well in a close-knit, team building environment.

Has strong attention to detail.

Comes prepared with a willingness to learn.

Can provide empathetic and compassionate patient-centered care.

Can troubleshoot and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.

A caretaker in this position will be provided with training in all skills needed to perform this role. You will have access to qualify for the Pre-Analytics Processing Technician III position after a full year. Technicians from this position have also been able to move forward to other technical positions as well.Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.Responsibilities:Receives and accession specimens into the LIS (Lab Information System).

Prepares specimens for analysis.

Performs manual processing (centrifuge, aliquoting, and routine maintenance)

Performs problem solving functions and is responsible for advanced problem solving/ issue resolution

Assumes compliance with basic regulations (temperature monitoring)

Performs QA activities (pending log audit)

All duties of the Laboratory Processing Technician I to include:

Retrieves, sorts, tracks and delivers specimens.

Verifies specimen receipt in the lab.

Uses tracking software/devices.

Complies with safety SOP & regulations.

Maintains appropriate documentation.

Performs basic clerical functions (answer phone, etc.)

Communicates and documents essential information.

Other duties as assigned.

Education:High School Diploma/GED required.

Associate's degree preferred (preferably in Science)

Certifications:None required

Complexity of Work:Requires troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

Requires strong organizational and time management skills.

Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision

Work Experience:One year lab experience required.

Associate's degree (or equivalent credit hours) can offset up to one year 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.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities