Outpatient Phlebotomist: Specimen Collection & Training

Ohio State University; Gahanna (OH); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Outpatient Service Centers in the Greater Columbus area, including the Gahanna location. The role involves venipuncture and capillary sampling, specimen labeling, processing, and patient registration tasks.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, with at least 1 year of relevant experience; phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture, labeling, and processing.
• Verifies accuracy of specimens and dispatches to testing locations; may train others.
• Handles test requisition entry, greets and directs patients, collects complete patient information for registration and accessioning.
• May perform point of care testing and ensures accuracy of results and quality control.
• Maintains chain of custody for pre-employment urine drug screen collections.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Ohio State University is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Outpatient Service Centers in the Greater Columbus area, including the Gahanna location. The role involves venipuncture and capillary sampling, specimen labeling, processing, and patient registration tasks.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, with at least 1 year of relevant experience; phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification is preferred but not required.