Phlebotomist

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Weston is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team, drawing blood across all ages, processing specimens, and performing reference laboratory procedures. The role offers opportunities to advance skills within a leading healthcare system.

The position requires the ability to collect specimens, perform glucose tests and cultures, and handle specimens in the LIS with accuracy and care. Shifts are variable, with a sign-on bonus possible for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
• Blood collection experience from patients of all age groups.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood, process specimens and perform reference laboratory processing in laboratory testing.
• Perform related techniques, such as blood glucose tests and blood cultures.
• Prepare samples for testing and manage specimens in the laboratory information system.
• Prepare and ship reference laboratory specimens and resolve pending specimens and pending transports.
• Monitor test ordering and requisitions to ensure compliance with outpatient laboratory testing.

Skills

Blood collection

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

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

Join Cleveland Clinic Weston's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Many patients, including children, teens, and adults, find needles and the idea of having their blood drawn intimidating. As a Phlebotomist, you will use your skills to put patients at ease while collecting blood specimens, processing samples, and performing reference laboratory procedures. This role requires expertise in blood collection across all age groups and includes related techniques such as glucose tolerance tests and blood cultures. While making a difference in their experience, you will also have opportunities to advance your knowledge, learn new skills and explore advanced positions at Cleveland Clinic.

A caregiver in this role works variable shifts between 4:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. with weekend requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Collect blood, process specimens and perform reference laboratory processing in laboratory testing.
• Perform related techniques, such as blood glucose tests and blood cultures.
• Prepare samples for testing and manage specimens in the laboratory information system.
• Prepare and ship reference laboratory specimens and resolve pending specimens and pending transports.
• Monitor test ordering patients and requisitions to ensure compliance with outpatient laboratory testing.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Blood collection experience from patients of all age groups

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of college or equivalent
• Six months of experience in Phlebotomy and laboratory processing
• One year of Blood collection experience
• Lab experience

Physical Requirements:

• This position is primarily mobile in nature.
• The average amount of lifting is 10 pounds with occasional carrying of objects up to 20 pounds.
• Sitting for short periods of time, the ability to file, move records, laboratory supplies, perform venipuncture, and move charts also requires bending and stooping.
• Communication by means of the spoken, written and typed word is required.
• Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.
• Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
• Special Demands: Use of personal protective equipment is required as there is a potential for exposure to biohazardous or infectious agents when drawing and processing specimens.
• Confidentiality: The employee has access to the entire medical record for the purpose of charting and correcting laboratory results AND review of physician orders.
• The access is limited to the amount reasonably necessary to achieve the purpose of the laboratory testing request.
• The disclosure or requests that occur on a routine or recurring basis include patient demographics, condition and laboratory results.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.