Phlebotomy Lab Processor — Venipuncture & Specimen Prep

Toledo Clinic; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Toledo Clinic is seeking a Phlebotomist to assist laboratory staff with venipuncture and capillary puncture on patients. The role involves proper specimen preparation, maintenance of equipment, and strict adherence to HIPAA and OSHA safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a phlebotomy diploma or equivalent, relevant certifications, and a demonstrated ability to work under supervision while meeting workload demands.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy diploma from an accredited school.
• Phlebotomy certification and 6 months previous experience.
• Certified Phlebotomist.

Responsibilities

• Assist with venipuncture and capillary puncture on patients.
• Receive logs, handle and process various body fluids, and store in an acceptable manner.
• Verify patient/specimen identification and inform technical personnel and/or Supervisor of discrepancies.
• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture on patients.
• Prepare all types of lab specimens according to established procedures including reference work to outside laboratories.
• Perform simple maintenance of equipment and record temperatures, and clean centrifuges and refrigerators.
• Maintain accurate records of reference specimens picked up and/or sent out to other labs.
• Process and transport infectious waste to a centralized pick-up location and sign the manifest.
• Perform and record qualitative determination for urine glucose and acetone.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Medical terminology

STAT handling

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Phlebotomy diploma

Phlebotomy certification

Certified Phlebotomist

Job description

Toledo Clinic is seeking a Phlebotomist to assist laboratory staff with venipuncture and capillary puncture on patients. The role involves proper specimen preparation, maintenance of equipment, and strict adherence to HIPAA and OSHA safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a phlebotomy diploma or equivalent, relevant certifications, and a demonstrated ability to work under supervision while meeting workload demands.