Phlebotomy Technician - Inpatient

Cleveland Clinic; Slaton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician - Inpatient to join the Medical Laboratory Team. The role emphasizes blood collection and specimen handling to support timely, accurate lab results and patient care.

Shifts are days: 8:30am-5:00pm or 4:00am-12:30pm, with on-call and rotating weekend/holiday coverage as needed. A High School Diploma or GED is required; formal phlebotomy certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Formal Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
• Technical proficiency with standard procedures and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection procedures and venipuncture.
• Verify orders and patient information prior to drawing blood.
• Label specimens and deliver to processing area.
• Process specimens and perform related lab tasks (centrifugation, packaging).
• Pickup and delivery of blood samples and lab supplies.

Skills

Blood collection

Venipuncture procedures

Specimen labeling

Specimen transport

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Title

Phlebotomy Technician - Inpatient

Location

Canton

Facility

Mercy Hospital

Department

Inpatient Phlebotomy-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Job Code

C13001

Shift

Days

Schedule

8:30am-5:00pm/4:00am-12:30pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

Phlebotomy Technicians are integral members of the Medical Laboratory Team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients.Obtaining a quality laboratory specimen helps to produce quality lab results that will lead toappropriate care.Many patients, from children and teens to adults, 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.This is a great hands-on opportunity that will allow you to advance your skillswhile being a part of a team that feels like family.

A caregiver in this position worksdays from8:30AM – 5:00PM or4:00AM – 12:30PM, with on-calland rotating weekend and holidayrequirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

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

• 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

• Technicalproficiencywith standard procedures,techniquesand 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

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.

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