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Phlebotomy Technician

Canton, OH, US


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Location: Canton, OH

Facilities: Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hosp,

Professional Area: Laboratory

Department: 1771 Inpatient Phlebotomy-Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital

Job Code: C13001

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Mercy Hospital provides state-of-the-art healthcare to all its patients. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.  

  

As a Phlebotomy Technician, you will work with patient services to perform blood collection and related tasks. Your primary duties will include:  

• Perform specimen processing and send out tasks for all specimen types.   

• Pick up and deliver blood, other sample types, and lab supplies to appropriate areas.  

• Communicate information to the correct personnel  

• Greeting customers and providing a positive patient service experience.  

• Follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets.  

  

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:  

• Currently is certified as a Formal Phlebotomist.  

• Comes to work with a willingness to learn and grow.   

• Works positively in a close-knit, team-building environment.   

• Provides empathetic and patient-centered care.   

  

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare. 

Responsibilities:

  • Performs blood collection procedures and related tasks.
  • Verifies order requests and identifying information prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit to be tested by analytical staff.
  • Labels all specimens collected and delivers them to the appropriate processing area.
  • Follows venipuncture procedures and maintains appropriate log sheets.
  • Greets patients warmly and professionally at check in or when they present to outpatient lab desks or when entering a patient's room and completes test request entry and specimen receipt using lab computer.
  • Performs specimen processing and sends out tasks including accessioning, centrifugation and packaging for transport when necessary for all specimen types.
  • Communicates essential information to appropriate personnel.
  • Actively promotes effective communication flow both within and outside of the department.
  • Picks up and delivers blood, other sample types, and lab supplies to appropriate areas.
  • Provides a positive customer service rapport and interacts in a pleasant, courteous and cordial manner with co-workers and patients at all times.
  • Participates in team discussions, provide problem solving ideas and contribute to quality improvement goals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Education:

  • High School Diploma or GED.

Certifications:

  • Formal phlebotomy certification preferred.

Complexity of Work:

  • Trouble shooting and problem solving skills in a team environment is essential.
  • Effectively operate in a flexible work environment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to excel in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.

Work Experience:

  • Technical proficiency; standard procedures, techniques and common practices required.

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.
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.

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 tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
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.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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