Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treating our patients as family.
As a Phlebotomy Lab Technician, you will collectblood samples from patients in an outpatient setting as well as package them for transport and deliver them to the appropriate location. Many patients often find needles and the idea of having their blood drawn frightening. Using your experience and skills, you can help put the patient at ease while obtaining all the required specimens.
A caregiver in this position worksdays from 3:30AM – 7:30AM, including every other weekend and holiday.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform blood collection procedures and related tasks.
Verify 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 maintainappropriate log sheets.
Greet patients warmly and professionally at check in, when they present to outpatient lab desks or when entering a patient's room.
Complete test request entry and specimen receipt using lab computer.
Perform specimen processing and send out tasks, including accessioning, centrifugation and packaging for transport, for all specimen types.
Communicate essential information to appropriate personnel.
Pick up and deliverblood, other sample types and lab supplies to appropriate areas.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of Phlebotomy Program or one year of specimen collection experience
Computer experience
Strong communication skills as well as the ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Formal Phlebotomy certification
One year experience with specimen collection and laboratory techniques and procedures
Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program with a clinical rotation/externship
Physical Requirements:
Personal Protective Equipment:
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