Phlebotomy Technician - Float

Cleveland Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician - Float to join our Main Campus team in Cleveland. You will perform blood collection across multiple departments, ensuring accurate labeling and timely delivery of specimens, while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

This full-time role requires compassionate communication, adherence to safety procedures, and flexibility to travel within the enterprise as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of phlebotomy experience.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or Red Cross within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection procedures and venipuncture with proper labeling.
• Verify order requests and identify patient information before drawing blood.
• Label specimens and deliver to the processing area.
• Handle specimen processing tasks including accessioning and packaging.
• Travel to various locations within the enterprise and complete administrative paperwork.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and maintain logs as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Safety procedures

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

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 - Float

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Pathology-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

C99892

Shift

Days

Schedule

6:00am-6:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support andappreciationand build 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 alike may 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.

A caregiver in this position worksfromfull-time| days|6:00am-6:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform blood collection procedures, follow venipuncture proceduresandmaintainappropriate 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.
• Travel to various locations within the enterprise.
• Complete andsubmitappropriate administrativepaperwork and log sheets, such as time and mileage reports.
• Be flexible to work at assigned locations and hours thatare in need ofcoverage.Location may vary daily and bedeterminedwith minimal notice.
• Follow proper laboratory safety procedures.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED
• One year ofcurrentphlebotomy experience
• Experienced and proficient in blood collection from all patient populations
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross(upon hire or within six months of employment)
• Current, valid driver’s license

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduation certificate from a formal accredited phlebotomy program
• Phlebotomy certification
• Two years of current phlebotomy experience

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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