Laboratory Assistant - Full time Evenings

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare.

Cleveland Clinic is recognized as the No. 4 hospital in the nation, according to the U.S. and World News Report. At Cleveland Clinic, 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.

We are looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join our team of devoted caregivers. Caregivers in this position will process samples, perform laboratory testing, and direct workflow within the laboratory.

Your primary duties will include : - Operating laboratory equipment. - Maintaining and documenting stock of supplies and inventory.

• Performing quality assurance activities. The Ideal Candidate is someone who : - Has strong communication skills. - Can multitask in a stressful situation.
• Works well in a close-knit, teambuilding environment. - Can make decisive judgement under minimal supervision. - Can provide empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment.

This position provides a multitude of opportunities for those who are devoted and ready to continue their career development within Cleveland Clinic.

Caregivers in this role will constantly be given all the support and technology needed to thrive in this constant learning environment.

Laboratory Assistants in this position will be able to continue their education to move onward to Medical Technologists and other roles within the Cleveland Clinic.

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 :

• Assists with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, transporting and storing specimens.
• Operates laboratory equipment and performs routine instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Performs quality assurance activities.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies and manages the inventory by transporting and distributing supplies. Other duties as assigned.

Education :

High School Diploma or GED.

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.

Work Experience :

Requires three months on-the-job training to learn department laboratory procedures, instrumentation and CCF policies.

Physical Requirements :

• Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity when handling specimens and utilizing instrumentation.
• Ability to safely handle potentially infectious patient specimens, carcinogenic substances, odorous and other hazardous materials to which they may be exposed.
• Requires frequent sitting or standing.

Personal Protective Equipment :