Phlebotomy Technician PRN

Cleveland Clinic•Great Barrington, MA

2d•Onsite

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Trouble shooting and problem solving skills in a team environment is essential.
Effectively operate in a flexible work environment.
Demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision.
Must be able to excel in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.
Technical proficiency; standard procedures, techniques and common practices required.
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.
Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Formal phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform blood collection procedures and related tasks.
Provide excellent patient service at check in where applicable.
Verifies order requests and identifying information prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit to be tested by analytical staff. Label all specimens collected and deliver them to the appropriate processing area.
Follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets.
Greet patients warmly when they present to outpatient lab desks or when entering a patient's room and complete test request entry and specimen receipt using lab computer.
Perform specimen processing and send out tasks including accessioning, centrifugation, and packaging for transport when necessary for all specimen types.
Accurately communicate essential information to appropriate personnel.
Actively listen and promote effective communication flow both within and outside of the department.
Pick up and deliver blood, other sample types, and lab supplies to appropriate areas.
Maintain a fantastic customer service rapport and interact in a pleasant, courteous and cordial manner with co-workers and patients at all times.
Participate in team discussions, provide problem solving ideas and contribute to quality improvement goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.