Phlebotomy Lab Tech
Job Description
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treatingour patients as family.
As a Phlebotomy Lab Technician, you will collectblood samplesfrom patients inan outpatient setting as well aspackagethem for transport and deliverthem to theappropriatelocation.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.
Acaregiver in this position worksdays from7:00AM – 3:30PM.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform blood collection procedures and related tasks.
Verify order requests andidentifyinginformation prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit to be tested by analytical staff.
Label all specimens collected and deliver them to theappropriate processingarea.
Follow venipuncture procedures andmaintainappropriate logsheets.
Greet patients warmly and professionally at checkin, whenthey present to outpatient lab desks or when entering a patient's room.
Complete test request entry and specimen receipt using lab computer.
Perform specimen processing and send out tasks, including accessioning,centrifugationand packaging for transport, for all specimen types.
Communicate essential information toappropriate personnel.
Pick up and deliverblood, other sampletypesand lab supplies toappropriate areas.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of Phlebotomy Program OR one year of specimen collection experience
Computer experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Formal Phlebotomy certification
One year experience with specimen collection and laboratory techniques and procedures
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
Pay Range
Minimum hourly: $16.47
Maximum hourly: $23.61
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).
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