Phlebotomy Lab Tech

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

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About The Position

The Phlebotomy Lab Technician collects blood samples from patients in an outpatient setting, packages specimens for transport, and delivers them to the appropriate locations. The role involves helping patients feel at ease while obtaining required specimens and supporting specimen processing and laboratory workflows. This is a part-time position averaging 20 hours per week, scheduled between 3:30 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center in Akron.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a phlebotomy program or one year of specimen collection experience.
• Computer experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Formal phlebotomy certification.
• One year of experience with specimen collection and laboratory techniques and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection procedures and related tasks.
• Verify order requests and patient identifying information before drawing blood or collecting specimens or kits for analytical testing.
• Label collected specimens and deliver them to the appropriate processing area.
• Follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets.
• Greet patients warmly and professionally at check-in, outpatient lab desks, or when entering a patient's room.
• Enter test requests and receive specimens using the laboratory computer.
• Process specimens and perform send-out tasks, including accessioning, centrifugation, and packaging specimens for transport.
• Communicate essential information to appropriate personnel.
• Pick up and deliver blood, other sample types, and laboratory supplies to appropriate areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED