Laboratory Assistant - Blood Bank

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join the Laboratories team. You will perform diagnostic and consultative services, operate testing equipment, and support workflow to help deliver high-quality care.

The role requires handling specimens, ensuring accuracy, and adhering to accreditation standards. Shifts run 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with 1–2 shifts weekly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform various laboratory procedures.
• Assist with receiving, identifying, accessioning, processing, transporting, and storing specimens.
• Operate laboratory equipment and perform 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

On-the-job training completion

Tools

Laboratory equipment operation

Quality Assurance procedures

Job description

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.
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 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.

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.

Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $17.95
Maximum hourly: $25.50
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.).