Phlebotomist Technician PRN

Job Description

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Wooster Family Health Center as a Phlebotomist Technician and experience being part of a top hospital system while building an exceptional career. Become a part of our Cleveland Clinic’s supportive environment where everyone excels and is valued for what they bring to the team.

As a Phlebotomist 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 positive patient service experience.

- Follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets.

The Ideal Candidate 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.

Cleveland Clinic provides what matters most: career growth, delivering world-class care to our patients, continuous learning, exceptional benefits and working for an organization that offers many long-term career paths. Join us and experience a culture where opportunities to advance and the support to get there go hand-in-hand.

Responsibilities:

Perform blood collection procedures and related tasks.
Provide excellent patient service at check in where applicable.
Verifies 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 when they present to outpatient lab desks or when entering a patient's room and complete test request entry and specimen receipt using lab computer.
Perform specimen processing and send out tasks including accessioning, centrifugation, and packaging for transport when necessary for all specimen types.
Accurately communicate essential information to appropriate personnel.
Actively listen and promote effective communication flow both within and outside of the department.
Pick up and deliver blood, other sample types, and lab supplies to appropriate areas.
Maintain a fantastic customer service rapport and interact in a pleasant, courteous and cordial manner with co-workers and patients at all times.
Participate 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.

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