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Job Title

Laboratory Assistant - Cytogenetics

                        

Location

Cleveland

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

                     

Department

Cytogenetics-Main Campus Hospital

                      

Job Code

C12011

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

*This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000* 

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

Cytogenetics is the study of chromosomes, threadlike structures that organize your DNA. Cytogenetic testing is used to look for changes to your chromosomes that can cause diseases. Examples of cytogenetic tests include fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), karyotyping and microarray analysis. As a Laboratory Assistant on our team, you will perform a variety of laboratory procedures and clerical functions across one or more laboratory areas. In this role, you will prepare and analyze patient biological samples, including blood and tissue, to evaluate chromosomes for genetic disorders, abnormalities and diseases such as cancer, while working collaboratively with laboratory staff and pathologists to support accurate testing and diagnosis.

A caregiver in this role works days from 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with weekend requirements.

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, trouble shooting and minor repairs. 

• Perform clerical duties including answering phones, data entry and filing. 

• Perform Quality Assurance activities.  

• Maintain adequate stock of supplies.

• Perform inventory management of transporting and distributing supplies. 

• Keep the work area safe and organized. 

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: 

• One year of lab or clerical experience

• Cytogenetics background

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely handle potentially infectious patient specimens, carcinogenic substances, odorous and other hazardous materials to which they may be exposed.

• Ability to utilize and operate instrumentation.

• Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation and tones.

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods. 

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.

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