Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist

Primary Location: Parma, OH (7007 Powers Blvd)

About the role

This position is part of an established career ladder; appropriate title and pay will be assigned based on education and experience. Performs specimen procurement and/or processing of laboratory specimens and provides laboratory support functions.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and performs tasks efficiently to meet departmental turnaround time standards
• Performs computer data entry, laboratory processes including sterile technique, aliquoting and/or phlebotomy
• Processes specimens for laboratory testing
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
• Maintains Protected Health Information (PHI) securely in accordance with annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures

Requirements

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
• Formal training from an accredited phlebotomy school or medical assistant program (Preferred)
• Less than 1 year of experience; entry level (Required)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) or Phlebotomy Certification (Preferred upon hire)
• Competent in venipuncture for all ages
• Working knowledge of preanalytic laboratory and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and multi‑task
• Physical demands: frequent standing, walking, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping; constant feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination; occasional climbing, balancing, crawling; rare sitting
• Travel requirement: 10%

Skills

• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, and co‑workers
• Takes responsibility for self‑development
• Displays initiative to perform job duties

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Free parking
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule

Per Diem (PRN), Standard job type, Entry Level, No remote work