Phlebotomy Technician

Posted:
8/20/2024, 5:02:27 AM

Location(s):
Canton, Ohio, United States ⋅ Ohio, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

                    

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Job Title

Phlebotomy Technician

                        

Location

Canton

                    

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                     

Department

Inpatient Phlebotomy-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

                      

Job Code

C13001

                     

Shift

Days

                       

Schedule

4:00am-12:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Mercy Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. 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.  

A caregiver in this role will work 4am-12:30pm


As a Phlebotomist Technician, you will help patients feel calm and comfortable during their tests while providing them with an efficient, professional lab experience. Responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:  

  • Communicating with PSS staff, physicians, nurses and other caregivers to help with the patient's lab orders.   

  • Performing a range of lab draws.  

  • Preparing samples for courier. 

  • Processing specimens to prepare them for testing. 


The ideal future caregiver is someone who:    

  • Has formal phlebotomy certification.  

  • Comes to work with a willingness to learn and grow.    

  • Communicates clearly and works well with other caregivers  

  • Provides empathetic and patient-centered care.    


As part of our team, you will receive guidance and support as you work together to improve the patient experience while advancing your career. 


At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.  


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. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

  • High School Diploma or GED 
  • Completion of a Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant Program


Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

  • Phlebotomy certification

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.

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

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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