Phlebotomy Technician

About the role

Phlebotomy Technicians are essential members of the medical laboratory team, responsible for the accurate and efficient collection of blood samples from patients. They play a critical role in creating a calm, reassuring experience for patients, especially those who may feel anxious or fearful about needles or the blood-draw process.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection procedures, follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets.
• Verify order requests and identify information prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit.
• Label all specimens collected and deliver them to the appropriate processing area.
• Perform specimen processing and send out tasks, including accessioning, centrifugation and packaging.
• Pick up and deliver blood, other sample types and lab supplies.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy Technician experience.
• Technical proficiency with standard procedures, techniques and common practices.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in a team environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Formal Phlebotomy Certification.
• Experience strongly preferred.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Can excel in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program with a clinical rotation/externship.

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.

Benefits

• We offer the following choices to cover your health, dental and vision care as well as life insurance.
• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children.
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.

Pay

• Minimum hourly: $17.95
• Maximum hourly: $25.50