Phlebotomy Technician

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Job Title
Phlebotomy Technician
Location
Medina
Facility
Medina Hospital
Department
Lab Phlebotomy-Medina Hospital
Job Code
C13001
Shift
Evenings
Schedule
12:00pm-8:30pm
Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. As a proud recipient of the Vizient, Inc.'s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career while receiving endless support and encouragement. 

Phlebotomy Technicians are essential members of the medical laboratory team, responsible for the   accurate   and efficient collection of blood samples from patients. Because many   individuals   children, teens, and adults alike   may feel anxious or fearful about needles or the blood-draw process, skilled phlebotomists play a critical role in creating a calm, reassuring experience. By using   strong communication   skills, empathy, and proper technique, they help put patients at ease while obtaining high-quality specimens.   The team prefers candidates with prior phlebotomy experience. For new graduates, the team prefers candidates who have completed an externship during which they gained hands-on experience drawing blood.  

There is also significant opportunity for professional growth within the department, including roles such as Lead Phlebotomist, Team Lead, or Supervisor, as well as advancement throughout the Cleveland Clinic   system .    

A caregiver in this position   works  evenings, from 12:00pm—8:30pm.  

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   S chool   D iploma or GED  

• Phlebotomy Technician experience   

• 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   P hlebotomy   C ertification  

• Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program with a clinical rotation/externship  

• Experience strongly preferred  

• Trouble shooting and   problem-solving   skills  

• Demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision  

• Can 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.
                       
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