Phlebotomy Lab Tech

Phlebotomy Lab Tech Cleveland Clinic - 3.8 Akron, OH Job Details Part-time 6 hours ago Qualifications Computer literacy High school diploma or GED Full 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 treat ing our patients as family . As a Phlebotomy Lab Technician, you will collect blood samples from patients in an outpatient setting as well as packa ge them for transport and delive r the m to the appropriate location . 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. A caregiver in this position works evenings from 3:00PM - 11:30PM. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform blood collection procedures and related tasks. Verify order requests and identifying information prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit to be tested by analytical staff. Label all specimens collected and deliver them to the appropriate processing area. Follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets. Greet patients warmly and professionally at check in, when they 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, centrifugation and packaging for transport, for all specimen types. Communicate essential information to appropriate personnel . Pick up and deliver blood, other sample types and lab supplies to appropriate 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 Recent completion of Phlebotomy school

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 Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.