About the role
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Job Title
Lab Assistant - Pathology
Location
Weston
Facility
Florida Weston Hospital
Department
Pathology-Weston Hospital
Job Code
000296
Shift
Days
Schedule
8:00am-2:30pm/8:30am-5:00pm
Job Summary
Job Details
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.
As a Laboratory Assistant at Cleveland Clinic Laboratories, you will support diagnostic and consultative services that contribute to world-class patient care and the completion of over 20 million tests annually. In this role, you will perform a variety of laboratory and clerical duties across one or more laboratory areas. Responsibilities include receiving specimens delivered overnight, verifying associated paperwork, and ensuring proper specimen preservation, including the presence of formalin. Your work will help maintain accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in laboratory operations that support patient diagnosis and treatment.
This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working days between 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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
Previous experience in a lab
Histology experience
Knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
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.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.
If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Aplyr's read
Cleveland Clinic stands as a leader in healthcare, merging cutting-edge research with patient-focused care, attracting professionals dedicated to medical excellence and innovation.
What's promising
- •Cleveland Clinic consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the U.S. for patient care.
- •The organization invests heavily in research, fostering a culture of innovation.
- •Employees benefit from working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
What to watch
- •The high-pressure environment may lead to burnout among staff.
- •Nonprofit status can limit salary growth compared to private sector healthcare.
- •Complex organizational structure may slow decision-making processes.
Why Cleveland Clinic
- •Cleveland Clinic's patient-centered model prioritizes comprehensive, individualized care.
- •The integration of clinical care with research and education is a hallmark.
- •Its global reach includes facilities in the U.S., Canada, and the UAE.
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About Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. It is known for its patient-centered approach and high-quality healthcare services.
