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*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500*

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As Laboratory Technician IV, you will perform and interpret tests, demonstrating an understanding of the theories and technical, procedural and problem-solving aspects of laboratory testing. You will correlate abnormal data with pathological states, determine the validity of test results and push for additional tests, as needed. This role offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your skills, develop new knowledge and explore advancement while diligently working to improve and enhance patient care.

A caregiver in this role works rotating weekends/holidays from 11:00AM - 7:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role, will:

+ Assume responsibility for any quality control or quality assurance issues related to specific job duties.

+ Maintain instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

+ Perform proficiency testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations (i.e., communicate with other CLIA laboratories, complete record retention, document accurately and report results).

+ Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.

+ Correct problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant or Laboratory Director.

+ Recommend solutions and improvements.

+ Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

+ Function as an educator and provide instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols and the application of laboratory test protocols to students, employees, residents, etc.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include:

+ Bachelor's Degree in a Chemical, Physical or Biological Science OR Bachelor's Degree in another field and education/training equivalent to high complexity testing personnel per CLIA

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Physical Requirements:

+ Physical demands include: Visual acuity to study specimens under a microscope.

+ Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation and tones.

+ Fine motor skills and manual dexterity to handle specimens and lab equipment required to process specimens and repair equipment.

+ May be required to stand for long periods of time.

+ Light lifting may be required.

+ May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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