Lead Phlebotomy Technician

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 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. A caregiver in this position works days, 8:00am—5:00pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association must be presented upon hire or within the first 3 months of employment
A current, valid Driver License is required as well as personal auto liability insurance coverage with the limits of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident on bodily injury, and $100,000 in property liability damage
2 years of (current) phlebotomy experience
Experienced and proficient in blood collection from all patients (EX: Senior Nursing Facilities, Rehabilitation Centers, Assisted Living Facilities, or private homes)
Experienced with the handling/transport of Laboratory specimens, laboratory safety, medical terminology and laboratory waste management

Nice To Haves

Graduation certificate from a formal accredited Phlebotomy program
Associate’s Degree
ASCP Phlebotomy Certification
3 or more years of 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.