Cleveland Clinic is hiring: Phlebotomy Lab Tech in Akron

Overview

Join to apply for the Phlebotomy Lab Tech role at Cleveland Clinic. Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital has provided world-class care to the community for over 100 years. We strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals, and we are committed to serving the community and treating patients as family.

As a Phlebotomy Lab Technician, you will collect blood samples from patients in an outpatient setting as well as package them for transport and deliver them to the appropriate location. Many patients fear needles; with your experience and care, you can help put the patient at ease while obtaining all required specimens.

A caregiver in this position works days from 3:30 AM – 7:30 AM.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection procedures and related tasks.
• Verify order requests and identifying information prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit to be tested by analytical staff.
• Label all specimens collected and deliver them to the appropriate processing area.
• Follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets.
• Greet patients warmly and professionally at check-in, at outpatient lab desks, or when entering a patient\'s room.
• Complete test request entry and specimen receipt using lab computer.
• Perform specimen processing and send-out tasks, including accessioning, centrifugation and packaging for transport, for all specimen types.
• Communicate essential information to appropriate personnel.
• Pick up and deliver blood, other sample types and lab supplies to appropriate areas.

Minimum qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of Phlebotomy Program OR one year of specimen collection experience
• Computer experience

Preferred qualifications

• Formal Phlebotomy certification
• One year experience with specimen collection and laboratory techniques and procedures

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

Pay Range

Salaries (which may be shown on independent job search websites) reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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