Job Description

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General's Bath Health and Wellness Center and become part of a top healthcare system in Akron. This patient-friendly facility offers a variety of primary care, emergency care and specialty services along with Lifestyles, a medically based fitness program and facility.



Phlebotomy Technicians are integral members of the Medical Laboratory Team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients. Many patients, from children and teens to adults, 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 works

varying hours between

6

3

0AM -

5:00

PM

, including

some weekend

s

.

Floating between the satellite labs will be

required

.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

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.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

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

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

Formal Phlebotomy Certification One year of phlebotomy experience

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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.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.