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Job Title Phlebotomy Technician, Float Location Cleveland Facility Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Department Reference Lab Sales-Diagnostics Institute Job Code C99892 Shift Days Schedule 8:00am-5:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare.
Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Phlebotomy Technicians are an essential part of the healthcare team, playing a vital role in delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate patient care.
In this role, you will collect blood specimens from patients of all ages while helping create a positive, reassuring experience.
Because many patients may feel anxious about needles or blood draws, your ability to communicate with empathy, build trust, and perform procedures with confidence and precision will make a meaningful difference in every interaction.
A caregiver in this position works from days, 8:00am—5:00pm.
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.
Travel to various locations within the enterprise.
Complete and submit appropriate administrative paperwork and log sheets, such as time and mileage reports.
Be flexible to work at assigned locations and hours that are in need of coverage.
Location may vary daily and be determined with minimal notice.
Follow proper laboratory safety procedures.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: High school diploma or GED One year of current phlebotomy experience Experienced and proficient in blood collection from all patient populations Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (upon hire or within six months of employment) Current, valid driver’s license Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Graduation certificate from a formal accredited phlebotomy program Phlebotomy certification Two years of current phlebotomy experience Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program with a clinical rotation/externship 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.
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.
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