Laboratory Assistant - Blood Bank
About The Position
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 will perform the diagnostic and consultative services that are the foundation for our world-class care. Whether operating complex testing equipment or performing mundane, everyday tasks, your work will help us execute more than 20 million tests each year, allowing us to serve more patients than ever before. This role supports a team dedicated to quality. Laboratory Assistants are utilized to the top of our ability while remaining conscious of our accreditation requirements. In this role you 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., with a requirement to work at least 1–2 shifts per week.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Histology or microbiology lab assistant background
- Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
- Previous experience in a lab
Responsibilities
- Perform various laboratory procedures.
- Assist with 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; performs inventory management of transporting and distributing supplies.
Benefits
- Drug free environment
- Influenza vaccination program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
