Phlebotomy Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center in Lakewood, CO seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to join our diagnostic team. You will perform blood collection from patients, maintain accurate records, and uphold safety and quality standards in a fast-paced setting.

The role offers growth opportunities toward lead technician or supervisor roles within the Cleveland Clinic system, with emphasis on compassionate patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Phlebotomy Technician experience preferred.
• Technical proficiency with standard procedures and practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection procedures and follow venipuncture protocols.
• Verify order requests and identify information prior to drawing blood.
• Label specimens and deliver them to the processing area.
• Process specimens and perform related tasks including accessioning and packaging.
• Pickup and deliver blood and lab supplies as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Technical proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Venipuncture Equipment

Job description

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Job Title

Phlebotomy Technician

Location

Lakewood

Facility

Lakewood Family Health Center

Department

Lab FHC Support Services-Diagnostics Institute

Job Code

C13001

Shift

Days

Schedule

1:30pm-5:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center is happy to bring a new generation of healthcare to Lakewood. Our focus is on providing top-quality care, outstanding service, strong educational programs and community investment. Cleveland Clinic provides a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows you to discover, learn and grow.

Phlebotomy Technicians are essential members of the medical laboratory team, responsible for theaccurateand efficient collection of blood samples from patients. Because manyindividualschildren, teens, and adults alikemay feel anxious or fearful about needles or the blood-draw process, skilled phlebotomists play a critical role in creating a calm, reassuring experience. By usingstrong communicationskills, empathy, and proper technique, they help put patients at ease while obtaining high-quality specimens.The team prefers candidates with prior phlebotomy experience. For new graduates, the team prefers candidates who have completed an externship during which they gained hands‑on experience drawing blood.

There is also significant opportunity for professional growth within the department, including roles such as Lead Phlebotomist, Team Lead, or Supervisor, as well as advancement throughout the Cleveland Clinic system.

A caregiver in this positionworksdays| part-time|1:30pm-5:30pm.

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:

• HighSchoolDiploma or GED

• Phlebotomy Technician experience

• Technicalproficiencywith standard procedures,techniquesand common practices

• Troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills in a team environment

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• FormalPhlebotomyCertification

• Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program with a clinical rotation/externship

• Experience strongly preferred

• Trouble shooting andproblem‑solvingskills

• 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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