About the Role
Phlebotomy Technicians are essential members of the medical laboratory team, responsible for the accurate and efficient collection of blood samples from patients. Skilled phlebotomists play a critical role in creating a calm, reassuring experience for patients who may feel anxious or fearful about needles or the blood-draw process. The team prefers candidates with prior phlebotomy experience or who have completed an externship.
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Phlebotomy Technician experience
- Technical proficiency with standard procedures, techniques and common practices
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a team environment
- Formal Phlebotomy Certification
- Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program with a clinical rotation/externship
- Experience strongly preferred
- Trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision
- Can excel in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment
- 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.
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Empathy
- Proper technique
Location
- Medina
Work Type
- Evenings
- 12:00pm-8:30pm
Experience Level
- Prior phlebotomy experience
- Externship experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
- Formal Phlebotomy Certification
- Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program
About the Company
- At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare.
- We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own.
- Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best.
- Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable.
- Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career while receiving endless support and encouragement.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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