Onsite Phlebotomy Specialist - Day Shift

Akron Children's; Hudson, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children’s Hospital seeks a full-time Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens by venipuncture, capillary methods and heel stick, and to assist with related specimen collections and patient registrations in Epic.

You will enter tests in the LIS, communicate clearly with patients and families, and support lab staff. Onsite day shifts require accuracy, organization, and familiarity with MS Office; pediatric phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy program preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify patient; collect, label, and deliver blood specimens by venipuncture, fingerstick, and heel stick.
• Receive and process laboratory specimens; maintain specimen integrity for transport to lab.
• Register patients in Epic and enter tests in LIS.
• Collect non-blood specimens such as NP and throat swabs.
• Perform iontophoresis for sweat collection.
• Perform basic testing with QC monitoring and administer Glucola for GTT.
• Keep work area neat and stocked with supplies.
• Collect blood cultures using proper technique to avoid contamination.
• Participate in department education and train new staff on phlebotomy procedures.
• Communicate with patients, families, and lab staff regarding specimen requirements and requests.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient communication

Organization

MS Office

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy program preferred

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Tools

Epic

LIS software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Akron Children’s Hospital seeks a full-time Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens by venipuncture, capillary methods and heel stick, and to assist with related specimen collections and patient registrations in Epic.

You will enter tests in the LIS, communicate clearly with patients and families, and support lab staff. Onsite day shifts require accuracy, organization, and familiarity with MS Office; pediatric phlebotomy experience is preferred.