Phlebotomy Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover, OH is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join the Medical Laboratory team. You will perform blood collection, label specimens, and ensure proper processing while maintaining patient comfort in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or GED and Phlebotomy Technician experience; formal certification is preferred. On-site schedule is days, with opportunities for growth within the Cleveland Clinic system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy Technician experience.
• Technical proficiency with standard procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection procedures following venipuncture techniques.
• Label all specimens and deliver to processing area.
• Perform specimen processing and associated tasks (accessioning, centrifugation, packaging).
• Pick up and deliver blood and other lab supplies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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

Dover

Facility

Union Hospital

Department

Lab Clinical-Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital

Job Code

C13001

Shift

Days

Schedule

4:00am-4:30pm/6:00am-6:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and experience world class healthcare at its best. Located in Dover, Ohio, the award-winning not-for-profit Union Hospital serves the communities of eastern Ohio. Here, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers, work withstate-of-the-arttechnology and provide stellar patient care.

Phlebotomy Technicians are an integral part of the Medical Laboratory Team, providing accurate and efficient blood specimen collection that supports diagnosis, treatment, and quality patient care. Because many patients may feel anxious or fearful about needles or having their blood drawn, Phlebotomy Technicians use their technical expertise, communication skills, and compassion to help patients feel comfortable and at ease throughout the process. Every interaction is an opportunity to make a positive difference in the overall care experience.

This role also offers opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. Cleveland Clinic provides access to a variety of educational and professional development resources, including online courses, in-person training, and other learning opportunities. Within the department, career advancement may include positions such as Lead Phlebotomist, Team Lead, or Supervisor, with additional opportunities to explore career pathways throughout the Cleveland Clinic system.

A caregiver in this positionworksdaysfrom4:00AM - 4:30PM or 6:00AM - 6:30PM, with on-call requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform blood collection procedures, follow venipunctureproceduresandmaintainappropriate 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
• Phlebotomy Technician experience
• Technical proficiency with standard procedures, techniques and 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
• Experience strongly preferred
• Trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision
• Can excel in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment

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.

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