Laboratory Phlebotomist Cleveland Medical Center

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive hourly rate +$1 incentive

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Laboratory Phlebotomist in Cleveland to collect blood specimens and process them through standard lab workflows. The role emphasizes accuracy, PHI protection, and collaboration with the specimen processing team.

The position offers an established career ladder with pay aligned to education and experience, plus a competitive hourly rate and incentive opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Formal phlebotomy training from an accredited program preferred (Preferred).
• CPT certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and performs tasks to meet turnaround times.
• Performs venipuncture, specimen processing, and sterile technique as needed.
• Ensures accurate data entry and proper specimen labeling.

Skills

Patient relations

Safety procedures

Phlebotomy technique

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Venipuncture

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal phlebotomy training program

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Phlebotomist Cleveland Medical Center (260009N0)

Laboratory Phlebotomist Cleveland Medical Center - ( 260009N0 )

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• Competitive hourly rate +$1 per hour incentive pay
• Sign on bonus $1K

This position is part of an established career ladder.Appropriate title and pay will be assigned based on Education and Experience

What You Will Do

• Organizes and performs tasks efficiently to meet departmental turnaround time standards.
• Performs computer data entry, laboratory processes including sterile technique, aliquoting and/or phlebotomy
• Processes specimens for laboratory testing
• Competent in the collection or processing of specialized samples.
• Performs with minimal error rate.
• Acts as a trainer and is a resource to other Specimen Processor Phlebotomists.
• Needs minimal supervision and problems solves with little or no supervision.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
• Other Accredited Program: Formal Training from an accredited phlebotomy school or medical assistant program (preferred) (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 1+ years phlebotomy experience preferred
• 1+ years specimen processing experience Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Initiaties and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.
• Takes responsibility for self-development.
• Working knowledge of pre-analytic laboratory and safety policies and procedures.
• Displays initiative to perform job duties.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members.
• Competent on venipuncture, heel stick, and fingerstick for all ages.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Phlebotomy Certification (preferred) (Preferred Upon Hire)