Join the Cleveland Clinic team where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.    

Phlebotomy Technicians are an essential part of the healthcare team, playing a vital role in delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate patient care. In this role, you will collect blood specimens from patients of all ages while helping create a positive, reassuring experience. Because many patients may feel anxious about needles or blood draws, your ability to communicate with empathy, build trust, and perform procedures with confidence and precision will make a meaningful difference in every interaction.
 

A caregiver in this position works from days, 8:00am—5:00pm. 
 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform blood collection procedures, follow venipuncture procedures and maintain appropriate log sheets.  

• Verify order requests and identify information prior to drawing blood or collecting the specimen/kit.  

• Label all specimens collected and deliver them to the appropriate processing area. 

• Perform specimen processing and send out tasks, including accessioning, centrifugation and packaging.  

• Pick up and deliver blood, other sample types and lab supplies.  

• Travel to various locations within the enterprise.  

• Complete and submit appropriate administrative paperwork and log sheets, such as time and mileage reports.  

• Be flexible to work at assigned locations and hours that are in need of coverage. Location may vary daily and be determined with minimal notice.  

• Follow proper laboratory safety procedures.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High school diploma or GED 

• One year of current phlebotomy experience 

• Experienced and proficient in blood collection from all patient populations 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross (upon hire or within six months of employment)  

• Current, valid driver’s license 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• Graduation certificate from a formal accredited phlebotomy program  

• Phlebotomy certification  

• Two years of current phlebotomy experience  

• Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program with a clinical rotation/externship