Phlebotomist

ccf; United States; Presencial; USD 32.000 - 52.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Cleveland Clinic Health System's Martin South Hospital in Stuart seeks a Phlebotomist to join the MMC Lab FHCS-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health team. The role centers on safe blood collection from patients of all ages, specimen processing and transportation to the lab in a busy hospital setting.

This PRN position follows a Days schedule with potential floating to other sites. Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and BLS certification; prior phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross required.
• Prior phlebotomy experience preferred (6 months+).

Responsabilidades

• Collect blood samples from patients of all ages.
• Prepare, label and ship specimens accurately.
• Transport specimens and ensure chain-of-custody in the lab information system.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the phlebotomy area.
• Assist with basic specimen processing and reference lab duties as needed.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

One year college

Descripción del empleo

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Phlebotomist

Location

Stuart

Facility

Martin Hospital South

Department

MMC Lab FHCS-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code

000603

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm/4:00am-12:30pm

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic's Martin South Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading edge and caregivers are family. This 100-bed hospital provides top-quality care to the communities in and around Martin County. Here, you will work alongside passionate physicians, nurses and other caregivers in a family-oriented, supportive environment .

The Phlebotomist is an integral member of the medical laboratory team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients. Phlebotomists also facilitate the collection and transportation of other laboratory specimens ( e.g. urine ). Very often the patient's only contact with the medical laboratory is the phlebotomist. Many patients, from children and teens to adults, often find needles and the idea of having their blood drawn frightening. It takes a skilled Phlebotomist to put the patient at ease while obtaining all the required specimens.

Through this role, Cleveland Clinic provides education opportunities for development as well as tuition assistance after meeting the required employment time period . Here, you will get to be a part of a collaborative team that is empowered to uphold the quality, integrity and safety of each patient.

A PRN caregiver in this position works Monday-Friday from 10 :00AM - 6 :30PM , as needed . Martin South Hospital will be the primary work location, but floating to other sites may be required , as needed.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Collect blood, process specimens and perform reference laboratory processing in laboratory testing.
• Perform blood-collection-related techniques from patients of all age groups , such as blood glucose tolerance 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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of college or equivalent
• Six months of experience in phlebotomy and laboratory processing

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.

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