Lead Phlebotomy Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Colesville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Lead Phlebotomy Technician for Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights. The role supports Inpatient Phlebotomy, Outpatient Lab, and Specimen Processing with a 4:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. schedule and on-call requirements, plus weekends/holidays as needed.

The ideal candidate will draw blood, transport specimens, interpret orders, train staff, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with two years in a clinical lab.
• Leadership and training experience preferred.
• Proficiency in infant and pediatric phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood from patients using venipuncture or capillary techniques.
• Transport specimens and interpret physician orders for collection.
• Instruct patients on proper collection methods and ensure accuracy.
• Process specimens and enter results for testing.
• Deliver samples to the Laboratory Accession Area for processing.
• Maintain safety and respond to patient distress as needed.
• Coordinate orientation and training schedules for staff.
• Assist in supervision when Supervisor/Team Leader is unavailable.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Leadership

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

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Job Title

Lead Phlebotomy Technician

Location

Garfield Hts

Facility

Marymount Hospital

Department

Lab Phlebotomy-Marymount Hospital

Job Code

C9994W

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

4:00am-12:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500

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 Lead Phlebotomy Technician, you will ensure the Inpatient Phlebotomy, Outpatient Lab and the Specimen Processing area maintain a continuous workflow. In this role, you will complete associated duties, such as drawing blood, transporting specimens and interpreting physician orders. Despite serving in a leadership role, you will still serve as a team member, showing exceptional customer service to facilitate a positive patient experience. All the while, you will continue developing your clinical skills within an exciting, inviting and supportive healthcare environment.

A caregiver in this position works days from 4:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 3:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. + on‑callrequirements with every other weekend and holiday requirements

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Handle internal and external customer service issues/concerns and initiate any necessary follow‑up.
• Communicate to the staff all procedural changes and/or problems pertinent to the delivery of healthcare.
• In the absence of Supervisor or Team Leader, serve as the point person for problem resolution in a timely manner.
• Collect blood samples from all patients using venipuncture or capillary puncture techniques.
• Interpret physician orders for sample collection.
• Instruct patients in the proper technique for collecting various specimens.
• Process specimens and enter results for tests referred to reference laboratories.
• Deliver all samples collected to the Laboratory Accession Area for processing.
• Ensure safety and attend to any patient who faints or becomes ill.
• Coordinate orientation and training schedules.
• Assist Supervisor/Team Leader to ensure section is in compliance with accrediting and regulatory agency standards and safety guidelines.
• Assist in the training of Phlebotomy students and the orientation of new employees.
• Participate in and/or conduct in‑services and continuing education programs.
• Attend workshops, seminars and lectures to keep current on new procedures and equipment.
• Maintain inventory system for Laboratory stock and Outpatient Drawing Areas.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two years of experience in a clinical laboratory
• Proficiency in infant and pediatric phlebotomy
• Demonstrated leadership and training experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate’s Degree
• Phlebotomy Certification
• Hospital experience

Physical Requirements:

• Light lifting and carrying, under 15 lbs.
• Use of fingers and both hands required.
• Walking, standing and bending.
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
• Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation and tones.
• Must have depth perception.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. In some positions, this includes receiving and recording information from patients at their bedside.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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.

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