Phlebotomy Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Great Barrington (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital as a Phlebotomy Technician to provide patient-friendly blood collection and processing services. You will be part of the Medical Laboratory Team at a Magnet Hospital recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, labeling specimens, and delivering samples to processing areas. Night shifts run from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. or 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with opportunities for professional development and growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Technical proficiency with standard procedures, techniques and common practices
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a team environment
• Ability to excel in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment

Responsibilities

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

Skills

High School Diploma or GED

Technical proficiency with standard"

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

High-volume/fast-paced environment

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

Cleveland

Facility

Fairview Hospital

Department

Lab Phlebotomy-Fairview Hospital

Job Code

C13001

Shift

Nights

Schedule

11:00pm-7:30am/10:30pm-7:00am

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

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 role works nights from 11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. or 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform blood collection procedures, follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets.

• Verify order requests and identifying 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

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a team environment

• Ability to excel in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Formal Phlebotomy Certification

• Previous phlebotomy experience

• Graduate of a preferred phlebotomy school

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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