Phlebotomy Technician - Clinical Lab

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, the award-winning not-for-profit Union Hospital serves the communities of eastern Ohio. Here, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers, work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care.   

Phlebotomy Technicians are integral members of the Medical Laboratory Team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients. Many patients, from children and teens to adults, often find needles and the idea of having their blood drawn frightening. Using your experience and skills, you can help put the patient at ease while obtaining all the required specimens. The phlebotomy team works closely with providers to ensure that our patients receive the best care possible and the most reliable specimen collection and results we can provide. 

A caregiver in this position works nights from 5:00PM – 5:30AM or 6:00PM – 6:30AM, with on-call and weekend requirements. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

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

• Verify order requests and identify 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.  

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