Phlebotomist - Independent Draws for Seniors (Columbus)

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a dependable Phlebotomist to join our laboratory team.

The successful candidate will collect, handle, and prepare patient specimens, ensuring accuracy and timely testing while following safety and privacy guidelines. The ideal candidate will have phlebotomy training or experience and be comfortable independently performing blood draws on older adults.

Qualifications

• Previous phlebotomy training or hands-on phlebotomy experience required.
• Comfortable performing independent phlebotomy on older adult patients.
• Strong knowledge of specimen collection, handling, labeling, and processing procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate patient identification and documentation.
• Professional, courteous, and patient-focused communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining laboratory protocols and safety standards.
• Dependable, organized, and able to manage responsibilities in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood and other patient specimens while following proper handling protocols to maintain specimen integrity and ensure accurate clinical results.
• Properly identify patients, label and record test tubes, document collection procedures, and enter specimen information into the computer system.
• Provide courteous, professional, and responsive customer service to patients, clients, and coworkers while upholding company values and business practices.
• Receive, identify, accession, and process specimens according to established laboratory procedures to support timely and accurate testing.
• Prepare specimens for transportation, ensuring all vials are accurately labeled and blood specimens are properly matched to patients.
• Understand laboratory requisitioning procedures and ensure appropriate billing documentation is completed.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and ensure adequate laboratory and collection supplies are available.
• Follow departmental policies, procedures, and laboratory safety practices.
• Maintain current licensure or required credentials, as applicable.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Independent work

Attention to detail

Patient communication

Education

Phlebotomy training/certificate

Job description

Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a dependable Phlebotomist to join our laboratory team.

The successful candidate will collect, handle, and prepare patient specimens, ensuring accuracy and timely testing while following safety and privacy guidelines. The ideal candidate will have phlebotomy training or experience and be comfortable independently performing blood draws on older adults.