Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist I.AMC General Lab-41000

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

University Hospitals in Beachwood, OH, is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist I for the General Lab. The role performs specimen procurement and processing, supporting laboratory operations with attention to PHI compliance.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and formal phlebotomy/medical assisting training; CPT preferred. Entry-level experience (<1 year) is acceptable in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; phlebotomy training preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) preferred upon hire.
• Less than 1 year experience required; entry level.

Responsibilities

• Organizes tests and processes specimens to meet turnaround times.
• Performs specimen procurement and processing, including phlebotomy.
• Ensures accurate data entry and PHI security.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient relations

Multi-tasking

Safety policies

Fast-paced environment

Data entry

Teamwork

PHI privacy

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Formal phlebotomy/medical assisting training

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist I.AMC General Lab-41000 (2600094Z)

Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist I.AMC General Lab-41000 - ( 2600094Z )

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Sign on bonus

A Brief Overview

Performs specimen procurement and/or processing of laboratory specimens. Provides laboratory support functions.

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.

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

• less than 1 year Entry level (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.
• Takes responsibility for self-development
• Working knowledge of preanalytic laboratory and safety policies and procedures.
• Display initiative to perform job duties
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Competent on venipuncture for all ages.

Licenses and Certifications

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

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%