Laboratory Assistant - PRN
Cleveland Clinic
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Job posting number: #7264315 (Ref:ccf20722531)
Posted: July 17, 2024
Job Description
Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital’s team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the communities in and around Port St. Lucie. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, this state-of-the-art acute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers services in a wide variety of specialties to meet community needs. You'll be supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital.
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. Our small, but cohesive team works together to achieve excellence. We offer an extensive introduction to the laboratory for our caregivers. As a Laboratory Assistant, your primary duties will include:
•Operating laboratory equipment.
•Maintaining and documenting stock of supplies and inventory.
•Performing quality assurance activities.
The ideal caregiver is someone who:
•Has strong communication skills.
•Can multitask in a stressful situation.
•Works well independently.
•Pays great attention to detail.
This position provides many opportunities for those devoted and ready to continue their career development within Cleveland Clinic. Caregivers in this position will be offered continued education and provided access to our histology staff and pathologists for onsite education. Caregivers looking to climb the career ladder will have the opportunity to seek a degree in Histology or Medical Technology, either at an Associate or Bachelor program level.
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:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.
