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Job TitlePhlebotomy Technician

                        

LocationGarfield Hts

                    

FacilityMarymount Hospital

                     

DepartmentLab Phlebotomy-Marymount Hospital

                      

Job CodeC13001

                     

ShiftEvenings + Call

                       

Schedule11:30am-8:00pm/12:00pm-8:30pm

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

Phlebotomy Technician 

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County since 1949, Marymount Hospital is a 269-registered bed acute care, faith-based hospital and became the first regional hospital to become a member of the Cleveland Clinic Healthcare System in 1995. This Magnet-recognized hospital maintains a strong commitment to the communities it serves through blending compassionate patient care with exceptional medical expertise. At Marymount Hospital, caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world-class healthcare.   

Phlebotomy Technicians are integral members of the medical laboratory team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients. Phlebotomy Technicians also facilitate the collection and transportation of other laboratory specimens (e.g. urine). Very often the patient’s only contact with the medical laboratory is with the Phlebotomy Technician. Many patients, from children and teens to adults, often find needles and the idea of having their blood drawn frightening. It takes a skilled Phlebotomy Technician to put the patient at ease while obtaining all the required specimens. 

A caregiver in this position works 11:30am – 8:00pm or 12:00pm – 8:30pm with on-call requirements.  

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.  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

Formal phlebotomy certification.  

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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.

                       

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