Laboratory Assistant

Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Breakthroughs that transform medicine and advance careers are at the heart of Cleveland Clinic's laboratory environment. As a member of our Laboratory team, you will perform diagnostic and consultative services that underpin our world-class care. From operating complex testing equipment to performing routine laboratory tasks, your work will contribute to over 20 million tests annually, supporting care for a growing patient population. In this role, you will process samples, perform various laboratory procedures, conduct waived laboratory testing, and help manage workflow within the lab. The laboratory team at Martin North Hospital is a cohesive unit that collaborates closely to achieve excellence and provides extensive on-site training and continuing education opportunities. A PRN caregiver in this position works Saturdays and Sundays from 4:00AM - 12:30PM. Martin North Hospital will be the primary work location but floating to Martin South and Tradition Hospitals will be required, as needed. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform various laboratory procedures. Assist with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, transporting and storing specimens. Operate laboratory equipment and perform routine instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs. Perform quality assurance activities. Maintain adequate stock of supplies and manage the inventory by 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 Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Previous experience working in a laboratory setting 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. Pay Range Minimum hourly: $20.80 Maximum hourly: $20.80 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). #J-18808-Ljbffr Cleveland Clinic