Laboratory Assistant - Part time Days

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Martin North Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family.

This downtown Stuart hospital provides top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Martin County on the beautiful Indian River.

The caregivers at Martin North Hospital have made it not only an excellent medical facility, but also a home away from home.

As a Laboratory Assistant at Martin North Hospital, you will perform various laboratory procedures. This team recognizes that there is a person behind every sample and works together to provide the best possible care for patients.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who :

Is highly motivated.

Thrives in a team environment.

Places patients at the center or care.

Treats others with respect.

This is an entry level position, but with additional education and experience, caregivers in this role have the opportunity to advance into Medical Technician, Medical Technologist or Histologist roles.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you.

Here, you'll find that we offer : resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future.

When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

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 :