Laboratory Support Phlebotomist Cleveland

Position #: 250006LV
Position: Laboratory Support Phlebotomist Cleveland
UH Facility: Cleveland Medical Center
Shift: Evenings
Status: Full-time
Work Days of Week: M-F, Rot wknd and Holidays

City: Cleveland

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JOB DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS

Description

A Brief Overview

Performs specimen procurement and/or processing of laboratory specimens. Provides laboratory support functions.

What You Will Do

Organizes and performs tasks efficiently to meet departmental turnaround time standards.
Performs computer data entry, laboratory processes including sterile technique, aliquoting and/or phlebotomy
Processes specimens for laboratory testing
Competent in the collection or processing of specialized samples.
Performs with minimal error rate.
Acts as a trainer and is a resource to other Specimen Processor Phlebotomists.
Needs minimal supervision and problems solves with little or no supervision.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Qualifications

Education

High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
Other Accredited Program: Formal Training from an accredited phlebotomy school or medical assistant program (preferred) (Preferred)

Work Experience

1+ years phlebotomy experience preferred or
1+ years specimen processing experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Initiaties and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.
Takes responsibility for self-development.
Working knowledge of pre-analytic laboratory and safety policies and procedures.
Displays initiative to perform job duties.
Ability to work in fast paced environment.
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members.
Competent on venipuncture, heel stick, and fingerstick for all ages.

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Phlebotomy Certification (preferred) (Preferred Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

Standing Frequently
Walking Frequently
Sitting Rarely
Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
Balancing Occasionally
Stooping Frequently
Kneeling Frequently
Crouching Frequently
Crawling Occasionally
Reaching Frequently
Handling Frequently
Grasping Frequently
Feeling Constantly
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

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