Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital’s team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic’s Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

In the Laboratories at Cleveland Clinic, you will find breakthroughs that transform medicine and propel careers.As a member of our Laboratory team, you willperform the diagnostic and consultative services that are the foundation for our world-class care.Whether operating complex testing equipment orperformingmundane,everydaytasks, your work will help usexecutemore than20 million tests each year,allowingusto servemore patients than ever before.This role supports a team dedicated to quality. Laboratory Assistants areutilizedto the top of our ability whileremainingconscious of our accreditation requirements. In thisroleyou will process samples, perform waived laboratory testing, and direct the workflow within the lab.

A caregiver in this role works variable shifts between 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform various laboratory procedures.
• Assistwith receiving,identifying, accessioning, processing, transporting, and storing specimens.
• Operate laboratory equipment and performs routine instrument maintenance, trouble shooting and minor repairs.
• Perform Quality Assurance activities.
• Maintain adequate stock of supplies;performsinventory management of transporting and distributing supplies.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of three months of on-the-job training to learn department laboratory procedures, instrumentation and Cleveland Clinic policies
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Histology or microbiology lab assistant background
• Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
• Previous experience in a lab

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:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.