Phlebotomist

Cleveland Clinic -
Port Saint Lucie, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
10 days ago

Qualifications

Computer operation
BLS Certification
High school diploma or GED
Typing

Full Job Description

Join the Cleveland Clinic Martin Health team down in sunny Florida, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world .

The Phlebotomist is an integral member of the medical laboratory team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients. Phlebotomists also facilitate the collection and transportation of other laboratory specimens ( e.g. urine ). Very often the patient’s only contact with the medical laboratory is the phlebotomist. Many patients, from children and teens to adults, often find needles and the idea of having their blood drawn frightening. It takes a skilled Phlebotomist to put the patient at ease while obtaining all the required specimens. In this specific role, you will start your day with off-site specimen collections at skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities or even group homes and then finish the shift at an outpatient draw station at one of our Martin or St. Lucie county locations.

A caregiver in this position works days Monday-Friday from 4:00AM – 12:30PM or 7:00AM – 3:30PM .

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

Collect blood, process specimens and perform reference laboratory processing in laboratory testing.

Perform related techniques, such as blood glucose tests and blood cultures.

Prepare samples for testing and manage specimens in the laboratory information system.

Prepare and ship reference laboratory specimens and resolve pending specimens and pending transports.

Monitor test ordering patients and requisitions to ensure compliance with outpatient laboratory testing.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Proficiency in blood collection from patients of all age groups

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

One year of college or equivalent

Six months of experience in phlebotomy and laboratory processing

Physical Requirements:

This position is primarily mobile in nature.
The average amount of lifting is 10 pounds with occasional carrying of objects up to 20 pounds.
Sitting for short periods of time, the ability to file, move records, laboratory supplies, perform venipuncture, and move charts also requires bending and stooping.
Communication by means of the spoken, written and typed word is required.
Work requires finger dexterity and eye hand coordination to operate a computer keyboard at a moderate skill level.
Mental Demands: Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers.
Special Demands: Use of personal protective equipment is required as there is a potential for exposure to biohazardous or infectious agents when drawing and processing specimens.
Confidentiality: The employee has access to the entire medical record for the purpose of charting and correcting laboratory results AND review of physician orders.
The access is limited to the amount reasonably necessary to achieve the purpose of the laboratory testing request.
The disclosure or requests that occur on a routine or recurring basis include patient demographics, condition and laboratory results.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

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