Phlebotomist Technician

AECOM; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Phlebotomy Technician at Cleveland Clinic's Avon Hospital, where you'll be part of a highly skilled medical laboratory team. This PRN role offers the flexibility of varying shifts, the chance to advance within the team, and access to extensive educational resources. Your responsibilities include performing blood draws, processing specimens, and ensuring patient comfort during procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience with blood collection procedures.
• Ability to help patients feel at ease.
• Understanding of standard venipuncture techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection procedures and follow venipuncture protocols.
• Verify order requests and collect specimens accurately.
• Maintain appropriate logs and deliver specimens as needed.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

Join Cleveland Clinic's Avon Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. As one of the most technologically advanced hospitals in northeast Ohio, Avon Hospital has brought the future of medicine close to home for the residents in and around Lorain and Cuyahoga County. This regional hospital offers endless opportunities to build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world while making meaningful differences in the lives of others.

As Phlebotomy Technician, you are an integral member of the Medical Laboratory Team. Many patients often find needles and the idea of having their blood drawn frightening. Using your experience and skills, you can help put the patient at ease while obtaining all the required specimens. While helping enhance the care experience, you can also explore the countless educational and professional development resources offered by Cleveland Clinic, including online courses, in-person trainings and more.

This PRN position offers flexibility and provides opportunities for growth, with the ability to move to other teams internally, work in processing, impatient or outpatient departments or into a leadership starting as a team lead.

**This is a regular PRN position, with caregivers working varying shifts from 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.**

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

+ Perform blood collection procedures, follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets.

+ Verify order requests and identifying information prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit.

+ Label all specimens collected and deliver them to the appropriate processing area.

+ Perform specimen processing and send out tasks, including accessioning, centrifugation and packaging.

+ Pick up and deliver blood, other sample types and lab supplies.

+ Float to multiple locations as needed.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Technical proficiency with standard procedures, techniques and common practices

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

+ Formal Phlebotomy Certification

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**Physical Requirements:**

+ Requires frequent and long durations of standing and walking.

+ Visual acuity including the ability to distinguish colors.

+ Manual dexterity sufficient to manipulate blood drawing equipment and make measurements.

**Personal Protective Equipment:**

+ Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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