Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. 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. Ā
AsLeadPhlebotomy Technician, you willensure theInpatientPhlebotomy, OutpatientLab and the Specimen Processing areamaintaina continuous workflow.In this role, you willcompleteassociated duties, such asdrawingblood, transportingspecimensandinterpreting physician orders.Despite serving in a leadership role, you will still serveas a team member,showingexceptionalcustomer servicetofacilitatea positive patient experience.All the while, you will continue developing your clinical skills within an exciting,invitingand supportive healthcare environment.Ā Ā
A caregiver in this position worksfull-time| evenings| 3:30pmā12:00pm| weekends as needed.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:Ā Ā
Handle internal and external customer service issues/concerns andinitiateany necessary follow-up.
Communicate to thestaffall procedural changes and/or problemspertinent to the delivery of healthcare.
Inthe absenceof Supervisor or Team Leader, serveas thepointperson for problem resolutionin 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.
Processspecimens and enter results for tests referred to reference laboratories.
Deliver all samples collected to the Laboratory Accession Area for processing.
Ensuresafetyandattend to any patient who faints or becomes ill.
Coordinate orientation and training schedules.
Assist Supervisor/Team Leader to ensuresectionis in compliance withaccrediting and regulatory agency standards and safety guidelines.
Assistin the training of Phlebotomy studentsand the orientation of new employees.
Participate in and/or conduct in-services and continuing education programs.
Attendworkshops,seminarsand 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:Ā Ā
High School Diploma/GED
Two years of experience in a clinical laboratory
Demonstrated leadership and training experience
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:Ā Ā
Associateās Degree
Phlebotomy Certification
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.Ā In some positions, this includes receiving and recording information from patients at their bedside.Ā
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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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
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