Phlebotomy Lab Tech

Cleveland Clinic; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomy Lab Technician to collect blood samples in an outpatient setting and prepare them for transport. You will help ease patients who are uncomfortable with needles while ensuring proper specimen handling and documentation.

Typical shift runs days from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. You will verify orders, label specimens, follow venipuncture procedures, greet patients, and coordinate with analytical staff to ensure timely processing and delivery.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Graduation from a phlebotomy program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection procedures and related tasks.
• Verify order requests and patient identifiers prior to drawing.
• Label specimens and deliver to the correct processing area.
• Follow venipuncture procedures and maintain logs.
• Greet patients professionally at check-in and during visits.
• Enter test requests and receipts in the lab computer.
• Process specimens and prepare for transport, including centrifugation.
• Communicate essential information to the lab team.
• Transport blood, specimens, and supplies to appropriate areas.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Program

Tools

Lab computer

Specimen processing equipment

Job description

Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.

As a Phlebotomy Lab Technician, you will collect blood samples from patients in an outpatient setting as well as package them for transport and deliver them to the appropriate location. 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.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM – 3:30PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform blood collection procedures and related tasks.
• Verify order requests and identifying information prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit to be tested by analytical staff.
• Label all specimens collected and deliver them to the appropriate processing area.
• Follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets.
• Greet patients warmly and professionally at check in, when they present to outpatient lab desks or when entering a patient’s room.
• Complete test request entry and specimen receipt using lab computer.
• Perform specimen processing and send out tasks, including accessioning, centrifugation and packaging for transport, for all specimen types.
• Communicate essential information to appropriate personnel.
• Pick up and deliver blood, other sample types and lab supplies to appropriate areas.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of Phlebotomy Program OR one year of specimen collection experience
• Computer experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Formal Phlebotomy certification
• One year experience with specimen collection and laboratory techniques and procedures
• Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program with a clinical rotation/externship

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

Pay Range

Minimum hourly: $16.47

Maximum hourly: $23.61

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).