Phlebotomist Technician - PRN

                    

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Job Title

Phlebotomist Technician - PRN

                        

Location

Avon

                    

Facility

Avon Hospital

                     

Department

Lab Phlebotomy-Avon Hospital

                      

Job Code

C99940

                     

Shift

Variable

                       

Schedule

4:00am-11:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Avon Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in northeast Ohio, Avon Hospital has brought the future of medicine close to home for the residents in and around Lorain and Cuyahoga County. This regional hospital offers endless opportunities to build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world while making meaningful differences in the lives of others.

The Phlebotomist Technician is an integral member of the medical laboratory team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients. Phlebotomist Technicians also facilitate the collection and transportation of other laboratory specimens (e.g. urine). Very often the patient’s only contact with the medical laboratory is the Phlebotomist Technician. Many patients, from children and teens to adults, often find needles and the idea of having their blood drawn frightening. It takes a skilled Phlebotomist Technician to put the patient at ease while obtaining all the required specimens. 

This position offers opportunities for career growth, with the potential to advance into several lead roles. It also provides experience in processing within both inpatient and outpatient departments, supporting long-term professional development.

This is a PRN position, with caregivers working varying shifts between 4:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform blood collection procedures, follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets.  

• Verify order requests and identifying information prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit.  

• Label all specimens collected and deliver them to the appropriate processing area. 

• Perform specimen processing and send out tasks, including accessioning, centrifugation and packaging.  

• Pick up and deliver blood, other sample types and lab supplies.  

• Float to multiple locations. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED  

• Technical proficiency with standard procedures, techniques and common practices  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Formal phlebotomy certification  

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Physical Requirements:

• Requires frequent and long durations of standing and walking.

• Visual acuity including the ability to distinguish colors.

• Manual dexterity sufficient to manipulate blood drawing equipment and make measurements.

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 tes