Lead Phlebotomist

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world‑class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation.

The Lead Outreach Phlebotomy Technician supports the Team Leader by coordinating the daily operations of outreach phlebotomy staff. This team supports the Sales Outreach Department within the Lab and plays a vital role in providing mobile phlebotomy services to nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and other care facilities. Team members are responsible for drawing blood, as well as picking up and delivering specimens to designated hubs located on the East Side, West Side, and Medina, with Mercy being added soon. Preferred qualifications include 3 years of relevant experience, with leadership experience considered a strong asset. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to influence others, work independently, and maintain a strong attention to detail in a fast‑paced, field‑based environment.

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts, 4:00 am—8:00 pm or 7:00 am—8:00 pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform phlebotomy and processing duties.
• Assist with supervisory responsibilities.
• Monitor and ensure timely specimen collection and processing.
• Distribute and balance workload among traveling phlebotomists and lab processing staff.
• Facilitate development and training for new staff and peer sponsors during their new‑hire period.
• Assist with supervisory duties when needed.
• Participate in the hiring process as well as provide input on employee performance, including corrective actions and evaluations.
• Assist the Team Lead in developing, training, and delivering educational programs for both the travelling outreach phlebotomy team and our extended‑care clients.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and/or external customers to meet their needs.
• Travel to patient locations, including but not limited to client facilities and house calls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, presented upon hire or within the first three months of employment.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduation certificate from a formally accredited phlebotomy program.
• Associate’s Degree.
• ASCP Phlebotomy Certification.
• Three years of experience.
• Leadership experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires frequent standing and walking.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to manipulate blood‑drawing equipment and make measurements.
• Visual acuity, including the ability to distinguish colors.
• Primarily a traveling position.
• Average lifting of up to 10 pounds with occasional carrying of objects up to 20 pounds.
• Requires finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination.
• Working irregular hours, including on‑call hours.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
• Requires pushing and pulling heavy objects.
• Requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and fingers, talking and hearing, and seeing.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment.

Pay Range:

Minimum hourly: $20.77
Maximum hourly: $31.68

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 into consideration such factors 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.) and does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., health, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).