Clinical Lab Assistant: Specimen Processing & Phlebotomy

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks an entry-level laboratory support role focusing on specimen collection and processing, venipuncture, and waived testing. The position includes patient registration and ensuring specimen preparation according to testing protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in clinical lab/phlebotomy and basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• One year of clinical laboratory/medical experience and office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes specimen accessioning, preparation, processing, and delivery/storage; may include phlebotomy.
• Performs clerical tasks and accessioning per testing protocols; maintains equipment and quality control.
• Performs waived laboratory testing; documents patient reports and quality control activities.
• Upholds applicable laws and regulations related to position and lab operations.
• Documents daily/weekly/monthly tasks on work area lists.
• Delivers service excellence and adapts communication for diverse patients; researches problems and resolves issues.

Skills

Technical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Computer experience

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks an entry-level laboratory support role focusing on specimen collection and processing, venipuncture, and waived testing. The position includes patient registration and ensuring specimen preparation according to testing protocols.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in clinical lab/phlebotomy and basic computer skills for documentation and reporting.