Phlebotomist Technician

                    

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

Phlebotomist Technician

                        

Location

Lorain

                    

Facility

Lorain Family Health Surgery Center

                     

Department

Lab FHC Support Services-Diagnostics Institute

                      

Job Code

C99940

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

6:00am-6:00pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

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

As a Phlebotomy Technician, you are an integral member of the Medical Laboratory Team. Many patients 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. While helping enhance the care experience, you can also explore the countless educational and professional development resources offered by Cleveland Clinic, including online courses, in-person trainings and more.  

A caregiver in this PRN position must be able to cover any shift (1st, 2nd, or 3rd), work a minimum of 32 hours every six weeks, and fill schedule gaps due to PTO requests or call-offs. Some 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 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.  

 

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 

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 drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

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