Cleveland Clinic is hiring: Phlebotomy Technician in Cleveland
Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44101
Overview
Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment.
As 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 position works nights from 8:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. OR 8:00 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. + on-call and rotating weekend and holiday requirements.
Responsibilities
- 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
- High School Diploma or GED
- Technical proficiency with standard procedures, techniques and common practices
Preferred qualifications
- Formal Phlebotomy Certification OR Medical Assisting training
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
Pay range information may be shown on independent job search websites and does not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Candidates are encouraged to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Part-time
Job function
- Other
Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care