Cleveland Clinic·Akron, Ohio
Collect blood samples from outpatient patients and ensure they are correctly labeled and delivered to processing areas. Perform specimen processing tasks including accessioning, centrifugation, and packaging for transport.
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Schedule: 12:00am-12:00am
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 treating our patients as family.
As a Phlebotomy Lab Technician, you will collect blood samples from patients in an outpatient setting as well as package them for transport and deliver them 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 PRN caregiver in this position will work a Variable schedule on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift as needed. Shifts can be 4, 8, and 12 hours.
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.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required
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Market context
In Ohio, PRN phlebotomy lab tech roles often reflect steady demand in hospitals, outpatient labs, and diagnostic settings that need flexible specimen collection coverage. These positions can be competitive because employers usually look for strong patient interaction, accurate collection skills, and either formal phlebotomy training or recent hands-on experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. If you’re applying, confirm whether your training, certification, and recent draw experience match the posting before submitting.
