Phlebotomy Technician - Neuro Expansion 3:00a - 7:00a

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Clinic Health System is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician for the Neuro Expansion shift at the Main Campus in Cleveland, OH. You will perform blood collection, specimen handling, labeling, and transport for inpatients and outpatients.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED; formal phlebotomy certification is preferred. The role requires strong teamwork and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs blood collection procedures and related tasks.
• Verifies order requests and identifying information prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit to be tested by analytical staff.
• Labels all specimens collected and delivers them to the appropriate processing area.
• Follows venipuncture procedures and maintains appropriate log sheets.
• Greets patients and completes test request entry and specimen receipt using lab computer.
• Performs specimen processing and sends out tasks including accessioning, centrifugation and packaging for transport when necessary.
• Communicates essential information to appropriate personnel.
• Provides positive customer service and works with co-workers and patients in a courteous manner.
• Participates in team discussions and contributes to quality improvement.

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 - Neuro Expansion 3:00a - 7:00a

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Phlebotomy Transp Inpt-Main Campus Hospital

Job Code

C13001

Shift

Days

Schedule

9:00am-5:30pm

Job Summary

Perform all patient service and required blood and sample collection/tracking/transport/processing for all patient groups.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Performs blood collection procedures and related tasks.
• Verifies order requests and identifying information prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit to be tested by analytical staff.
• Labels all specimens collected and delivers them to the appropriate processing area.
• Follows venipuncture procedures and maintains appropriate log sheets.
• Greets patients warmly and professionally at check in or when they present to outpatient lab desks or when entering a patient’s room and completes test request entry and specimen receipt using lab computer.
• Performs specimen processing and sends out tasks including accessioning, centrifugation and packaging for transport when necessary for all specimen types.
• Communicates essential information to appropriate personnel.
• Actively promotes effective communication flow both within and outside of the department.
• Picks up and delivers blood, other sample types, and lab supplies to appropriate areas.
• Provides a positive customer service rapport and interacts in a pleasant, courteous and cordial manner with co-workers and patients at all times.
• Participates in team discussions, provide problem solving ideas and contribute to quality improvement goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Certifications:

• Formal phlebotomy certification preferred.

Complexity of Work:

• Trouble shooting and problem solving skills in a team environment is essential.
• Effectively operate in a flexible work environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to excel in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.

Work Experience:

• Technical proficiency; standard procedures, techniques and common practices required.

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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