Research AHT I

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Location

Facility

Department

Job Code

Shift

Schedule

Job Summary

Job Details

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.  

As a Research AHT, you will monitor and support the health and well-being of animals in the Biological Research Unit at Cleveland Clinic utilized in foundational pre-clinical trials and studies. In this role, you will ensure they have adequate supplies, food and clean enclosures to prevent illnesses and discomfort. Ultimately, your efforts are crucial in facilitating the Cleveland Clinic mission to enhance the global healthcare field. 

A caregiver in this position works days/evenings/nights/weekends from 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with one holiday shift per year.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Monitor and care for the health and well-being of research animals.

• Perform daily health observations and monitor the condition of research animals.

• Provide custodial care, fresh feed, and fresh water to animals according to the standard operating procedures.

• Receive animal shipments and complete required documentation.

• Ensure that areas used for technical procedures are well maintained and adequately supplied.

• Transport supplies, equipment and animals to and from various locations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:   

• High School Diploma or GED 

• Able and willing to be trained to properly handle all species of animals housed within the department

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and complete assigned responsibilities, as animal care is a 7-days-per-week, 365-days-per-year operation that may require weekend and holiday coverage

• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision

• Ability to make quick decisions, identify options and take appropriate action

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Experience in the custodial care of animals

• Prior animal handling experience and/or schooling in animal science

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 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.