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Job TitleLead PhlebotomyTechnician
LocationCleveland
FacilityCleveland Clinic Main Campus
DepartmentPhlebotomy Transp Inpt-Main Campus Hospital
Job CodeC9994W
ShiftEvenings + Call
Schedule3:00pm-11:30pm
Job Summary
Job Details
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
As Lead Phlebotomy Technician, you will ensure the Inpatient Phlebotomy, Outpatient Lab and the Specimen Processing area maintain a continuous workflow. In this role, you will complete associated duties, such as drawing blood, transporting specimens and interpreting physician orders. Despite serving in a leadership role, you will still serve as a team member, showing exceptional customer service to facilitate a positive patient experience. All the while, you will continue developing your clinical skills within an exciting, inviting and supportive healthcare environment.
A caregiver in this position works full-time| Sun-Thurs| evenings + on-call requirements| 3:00pm—11:30pm
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Handle internal and external customer service issues/concerns and initiate any necessary follow-up.
Communicate to the staff all procedural changes and/or problems pertinent to the delivery of healthcare.
In the absence of Supervisor or Team Leader, serve as the point person for problem resolution in a timely manner.
Collect blood samples from all patients using venipuncture or capillary puncture techniques.
Interpret physician orders for sample collection.
Instruct patients in the proper technique for collecting various specimens.
Process specimens and enter results for tests referred to reference laboratories.
Deliver all samples collected to the Laboratory Accession Area for processing.
Ensure safety and attend to any patient who faints or becomes ill.
Coordinate orientation and training schedules.
Assist Supervisor/Team Leader to ensure section is in compliance with accrediting and regulatory agency standards and safety guidelines.
Assist in the training of Phlebotomy students and the orientation of new employees.
Participate in and/or conduct in-services and continuing education programs.
Attend workshops, seminars and lectures to keep current on new procedures and equipment.
Maintain inventory system for Laboratory stock and Outpatient Drawing Areas.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma/GED
Two years of experience in a clinical laboratory
Proficiency in infant and pediatric phlebotomy
Demonstrated leadership and training experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Associate’s Degree
Phlebotomy Certification
Fosters collaboration
Physical Requirements:
Light lifting and carrying, under 15 lbs.
Use of fingers and both hands required.
Walking, standing and bending.
Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation and tones.
Must have depth perception.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. In some positions, this includes receiving and recording information from patients at their bedside.
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.
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Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster.
Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Two years of experience in a clinical laboratory
- Proficiency in infant and pediatric phlebotomy
- Demonstrated leadership and training experience
- Associate's Degree
- Phlebotomy Certification
- Fosters collaboration
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What We Do
Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country. Cleveland Clinic facilities can be found throughout Northeast Ohio, as well as around the country and world including: Cleveland Clinic Florida Cleveland Clinic Canada Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health - Las Vegas Cleveland Clinic health system includes eight regional hospitals, 16 family health centers, a children's hospital for rehabilitation and one affiliate hospital. Cleveland Clinic is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation’s largest accreditor of healthcare organizations. Our family health centers offer: Outpatient care Primary care Numerous subspecialties Numerous locations All of our hospitals, family health centers, outpatient clinics and home healthcare programs are also accredited by The Joint Commission under its hospital accreditation program.
