Phlebotomy Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Colesville (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System - Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join the Medical Laboratory Team. You will perform blood collection, prepare specimens, and support turnaround times while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

The role includes evenings/nights (11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. plus on-call and rotating weekends/holidays) and opportunities for professional development within Cleveland Clinic’s education programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Technical proficiency with standard phlebotomy procedures and practices.
• Preferred: formal phlebotomy certification or related training.
• Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program with clinical rotation/externship is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection procedures via venipuncture and maintain accurate log sheets.
• Verify order requests and identify patient information prior to blood collection.
• Label specimens and deliver to the processing area.
• Perform specimen processing tasks including accessioning, centrifugation and packaging.
• Pickup and deliver blood and other laboratory specimens and supplies.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification

Job description

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Job Title

Phlebotomy Technician

Location

Garfield Hts

Facility

Marymount Hospital

Department

Specimen Procurement-Marymount Hospital

Job Code

C13001

Shift

Nights + Call

Schedule

8:00pm-6:30am/10:00pm-6:30am

Job Summary

Job Details

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare. As a part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in a diverse and welcoming environment.

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.

A caregiver in this position works evenings from 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. + on-call and rotating weekend and holiday requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform blood collection procedures, follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets.
• Verify order requests and identify 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.

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 CertificationOR Medical Assisting training
• 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.

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.

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