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Phlebotomy Technician at Cleveland Clinic in Hillcrest Hospital
Job Description
Phlebotomy Technician
Location: Hillcrest Hospital
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Job Title
Phlebotomy TechnicianLocation
Mayfield HtsFacility
Hillcrest HospitalDepartment
Lab Phlebotomy-Hillcrest HospitalJob Code
C13001Shift
Nights + CallSchedule
9:00pm-7:00am/11:00pm-7:00amJob Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.
As Phlebotomy Technician, you are an integral member of the Medical Laboratory Team. Many patients 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. While helping enhance the care experience, you can also explore the countless educational and professional development resources offered by Cleveland Clinic, including online courses, in-person trainings and more.
A caregiver in this position works evenings + on-call, 12:30pm—9:00pm. Rotating weekends & every other holiday.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform blood collection procedures, follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets.
Verify order requests and identify information prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit.
Label all specimens collected and deliver them to the appropriate processing area.
Perform specimen processing and send out tasks, including accessioning, centrifugation and packaging.
Pick up and deliver blood, other sample types and lab supplies.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED
Technical proficiency with standard procedures, techniques and 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
One year of 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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