Phlebotomist

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development is seeking a dedicated phlebotomy-focused team member for the Laboratory Support Services group at Burnet Campus. The role emphasizes phlebotomy and related lab support within a pediatric medical center, supporting patients and families through specimen collection and education.

Responsibilities include customer-focused service, collaboration with care teams, ongoing professional development, and strict adherence to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program is acceptable.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Technical/Phlebotomy - Perform approved specimen collection procedures, point-of-care testing and processing.
• Customer Service - Act as patient advocate and meet patient/family needs with courtesy and empathy.
• Collaboration - Work with others to achieve goals and share knowledge.
• Professional Development - Maintain currency with continuing education and mandatory trainings.
• Compliance - Follow all policies, guidelines, regulations, and accreditation standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Job description

• Expected Starting Pay Range $18.16 - $22.25
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Laboratory Support Services

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

• Expected Starting Pay Range $18.16 - $22.25
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Job Responsibilities

• Technical/Phlebotomy - Perform approved specimen collection procedures, point-of-care testing services and processing. Provide education/information and support to patients and families concerning tests and specimen acquisition. Assist in special projects, evaluations, experiments or research.
• Customer Service - Act as patient advocate and meet patient/family needs. Provide information concerning patients admitted to, referred to/from, transferred to/from, or discharged from home unit. Provide emotional support to patients/families as needed. Utilize a customer focus in completing assignments, communicate in a courteous and conscientious manner. Promptly attend to requests and concerns.
• Collaboration - Work cooperatively with others to achieve goals. Proactively adjust one's style, efforts to complement those of others. Develop positive working relationships, interact in a respectful, professional manner. Share knowledge and/or provide support for team members. Contribute to and promote a positive and professional work environment/atmosphere.
• Professional Development - Maintain currency in the field through continuing education, conferences, meetings, in-services, networking, literature, and/or seminars. Attend all mandatory CCHMC training sessions. Implement obtained knowledge/skills into one's own work, the department, and/or the organization. Assume responsibility for one's own professional growth and development. May participate in internal/external professional committees, agencies, councils, and/or activities.
• Compliance - Understand and comply with applicable policies, guidelines, regulations, and/or accreditation standards. Document compliance as necessary. Maintain compliance with CCHMC Core Standards and code of ethics. May be responsible for ensuring that work areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective, and/or efficient environment for employees, patients, and/or families.

To primarily provide phlebotomy and other lab sample collection in addition to other laboratory support functions in the Clinical Laboratory department of a Medical Center dedicated to the care of infants, children and adolescents.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of Phlebotomy or other relevant Clinical Lab specimen collection experience OR completion of a Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program
• Preferred: Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability