Phlebotomy Technician

Cleveland Clinic; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Mentor, OH is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join Mentor Hospital's Reference Lab Sales-Diagnostics Institute. The role centers on accurate, patient-centered blood collection and supporting timely test results.

You will perform venipuncture, label specimens, and transport them to processing, while maintaining logs. Strong communication and empathy help keep patients calm; externship or practicum experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred or required depending on role.
• Externship or practicum experience in phlebotomy valued for hands-on competency.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection procedures (venipuncture) and ensure accurate labeling of specimens.
• Label all specimens and deliver to the appropriate processing area.
• Maintain logs and logsheets as required by the department.
• Perform specimen processing and handling tasks including accessioning, centrifugation and packaging.
• Pickup and deliver blood and other lab supplies as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Phlebotomy technique

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Formal Phlebotomy Certification

Externship experience in phlebotomy

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

Mentor

Facility

Mentor Hospital

Department

Reference Lab Sales-Diagnostics Institute

Job Code

C13001

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

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 Clinicsystem.

A caregiver in this positionworksdays, 8:00am—5:00pm.

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 Requirments:

• 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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