Lead Phlebotomist, Outreach

Cleveland Clinic•Great Barrington, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. On our team, you will provide stellar care at one of the top healthcare organizations in the nation. The Lead Outreach Phlebotomy Technician supports the Team Leader by coordinating the daily operations of outreach phlebotomy staff. This team supports the Sales Outreach Department within the Lab and plays a vital role in providing mobile phlebotomy services to nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and other care facilities. Team members are responsible for drawing blood, as well as picking up and delivering specimens to designated hubs located on the East Side, West Side, and Medina, with Mercy being added soon. Preferred qualifications include 3 years of relevant experience, with leadership experience considered a strong asset. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to influence others, work independently, and maintain a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced, field-based environment. A caregiver in this position works varying shifts, 4:00am—8:00pm or 7:00am—8:00pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (must be presented upon hire or within the first 3 months of employment)

Nice To Haves

Graduation certificate from a formal accredited Phlebotomy program
Associate’s Degree
ASCP Phlebotomy Certification
3 years of experience
Leadership experience

Responsibilities

Performing phlebotomy and processing duties.
Assisting with supervisory responsibilities.
Monitoring and ensuring timely specimen collection and processing.
Distributing and balancing workload among traveling phlebotomists and lab processing staff.
Facilitate development & training for new staff and peer sponsor during their new hire period.
Assist with supervisory duties when needed.
Participate in hiring process as well as input on employee performance, including corrective actions and evaluations.
Assist the Team Lead in developing, training and delivering educational programs for both the traveling outreach phlebotomy team and our Extended Care Clients.
Build a strong working relationship with internal and/or external customers to meet their needs.
Travel to patient locations, these include but are not limited to client’s facilities, and house calls.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Follow standard precautions using personal protective equipment.
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