Garfield Heights, OH, 44105, USA
4 days ago
Phlebotomy Technician
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. Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/ **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. 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. Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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