Phlebotomist Technician

Phlebotomist TechnicianJoin Cleveland Clinic's Independence Family Health Center and become a part of one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. This patient-friendly facility offers primary care, express care and a wide array of specialty services. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.The Phlebotomy Technician is an integral member of the medical laboratory team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients. Phlebotomy Technicians also facilitate the collection and transportation of other laboratory specimens (e.g. urine). Very often the patient's only contact with the medical laboratory is with the Phlebotomy Technician. Many patients, from children and teens to adults, often find needles and the idea of having their blood drawn is frightening. It takes a skilled Phlebotomy Technician to put the patient at ease while obtaining all the required specimens.This PRN position offers flexibility and provides opportunities for growth, with the ability to move to other teams internally, float to multiple locations or into a leadership starting as a team lead.This is a PRN position with caregivers working days between 4:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with weekend requirements.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Perform blood collection procedures, follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets.Verify order requests and identifying 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.Float to multiple locations.Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:High school diploma or GEDTechnical proficiency with standard procedures, techniques and common practicesPreferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Formal phlebotomy certificationPrevious phlebotomy experience, or graduate of a preferred phlebotomy schoolPhysical 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.Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.