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Job TitlePRN Lab Technician

                        

LocationAkron

                    

FacilityAkron General Medical Center

                     

DepartmentLab-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job CodeAK0440

                     

ShiftEvenings

                       

Schedule3:00pm-11:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family.  

Using sophisticated laboratory equipment, you will process routine and stat laboratory tests, implementing procedures to resolve issues or problems as needed. You will assist your fellow Techs in preparing specimens for analysis, working together to ensure all tasks are completed on time and efficiently. This position is a great steppingstone to others within the Cleveland Clinic system and offers opportunities to gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies.

A caregiver in this position works nights from 3:00PM – 11:30PM.  

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

Process routine and start laboratory tests.  Perform specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems.  Assist with preparing specimens to be analyzed. Evaluate validity of test results using quality control standards, instrumentation function checks and/or department policies and procedures.  Bring problems to the attention of supervisor or lead medical technologist. Initiate appropriate corrective action to alleviate any deficiencies of quality assurance standards or established specified limits. Consistently coordinate all work with co-workers to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during the assigned shift.  Perform and document preventive maintenance measures on department's equipment and instruments. Provide general training to Medical Technology Students and others in training and orientation. Assist in compiling various data, statistics and reports. Complete all mandatory in-service programs required within the stated time frame. Coordinate prioritization, receipt and delivery of laboratory specimens. Verify accurate documentation relative to specimen processing. Accept or reject specimens according to established standards and perform specimen investigation procedures to resolve lab specimen issues or problems. Prepare specimens for analysis. Aliquot, transport and distribute specimens. Aid in proper reagent and chemical solution preparation, labeling and storage. Maintain instrumentation and equipment along with its cleanliness. Perform preventive maintenance and record keeping procedures. Maintain appropriate workstation supplies and inventory. Maintain patient, specimen and tracking data using the laboratory computer system. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

High School Diploma with a focus on Chemical, Physical and Biological Sciences or Laboratory Science Familiarity with medical terminology 

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Physical Requirements:

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required

                       

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