Job Abstract

Join the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.   

As a Research AHT I, you will monitor and care for the health and well-being of research animals. The person in this role supports foundational pre-clinical research that will one day improve the lives of patients around the world.

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:

• Performs daily health observations and monitors the condition of research animals.
• Provides custodial care, fresh feed, and fresh water to animals according to the standard operating procedures.
• Receives animal shipments and completes required documentation.
• Ensures that areas used for technical procedures are well maintained and adequately supplied.
• Transports supplies, equipment and animals to and from various locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be willing to be trained to properly handle all species of animals housed within the department.

Languages:

• N/A

Certifications:

• None required

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to make quick decisions, identify options and take appropriate action.
• Must be flexible and complete the job before leaving work. Animal care is a 7-days per week, 365-days per year job.

Work Experience:

• Experience in the custodial care of animals preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and transport equipment and/or animals weighing up to 75 pounds using carts with casters.
• Capable of tolerating a significant amount of standing, bending and walking.
• May be required to work with biological, chemical and radiation hazards after proper training

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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. 

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Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities