Phlebotomy Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Arkansas; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician for Independence Family Health Center. You will join the Medical Laboratory Team to collect blood and manage specimens in a patient-friendly setting.

The role emphasizes accurate labeling, specimen handling, and collaboration with caregivers to enhance patient experience. Training and professional development resources are available within Cleveland Clinic Health System.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Technical proficiency with standard venipuncture procedures and lab workflows.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection procedures and venipuncture; maintain logs.
• Verify orders and identify information before drawing blood or collecting specimens.
• Label specimens and deliver to processing area; perform specimen processing and related tasks.
• Handle blood and other sample types and lab supplies; transport as needed.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal Phlebotomy Certification

Accredited phlebotomy program with clinical rotation/externship

One year phlebotomy experience

Job description

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

Phlebotomy Technician

Location

Independence

Facility

Independence Family Health Center

Department

Pathology-Diagnostics Institute

Job Code

C13001

Shift

Days

Schedule

7:00am-5:00pm

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of specialty services. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.

AsPhlebotomyTechnician, 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-persontrainingsand more.

A caregiver in this position worksdays, 7:00am—5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform blood collection procedures, follow venipuncture proceduresandmaintainappropriate logsheets.
• Verify order requests andidentifyinformation prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit.
• Label all specimens collected and deliver them to theappropriate processingarea.
• Perform specimen processing and send out tasks,including accessioning,centrifugationand packaging.
• Pick up and deliver blood, other sampletypesand lab supplies.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technicalproficiencywith standard procedures,techniquesand common practices
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a team environment

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Formal Phlebotomy Certification
• Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program with a clinical rotation/externship
• One year of Phlebotomyexperience

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.

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 testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.