Phlebotomist - IRP

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University’s University Hospital | Outpatient Customer Service is seeking a Phlebotomist for the IRP program. The phlebotomist will collect specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture, label and process them, dispatch to the correct testing locations, and assist with patient registration and accessioning.

The role includes potential point of care testing, ensuring result accuracy and performing quality control, while training others in proper techniques.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Label, process, and dispatch specimens to testing locations.
• Verify accuracy and quality of specimens and train others in techniques.
• Enter test requisitions and assist with patient registration and accessioning.
• Support point of care testing and maintain quality control for equipment.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

Specimen processing

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title:

Phlebotomist - IRP

Department:

University Hospital | Outpatient Customer Service

Scope of Position

The Outpatient Laboratory sites include the phlebotomy draw stations located at various locations around the Greater Columbus Area. Sites include but are not limited Ross Heart Hospital, Martha Morehouse Pavilion, Outpatient Care Dublin, Outpatient Care New Albany, Outpatient Care Lewis Center, Outpatient Care Gahanna, Outpatient Care Upper Arlington, Outpatient Care East, and Hilliard, hours may vary per site to accommodate each outpatient location's operational and patient service needs. Job functions include but are not limited to specimen collection, specimen processing, and point of care/specimen testing (where applicable).

Position Summary

The phlebotomist performs specimen collection by both venipuncture and capillary puncture, specimen labeling, and specimen processing. Verifies accuracy and quality of specimens collected and dispatches specimens to appropriate testing locations and performs training of others in these techniques. Also performs test requisition entry, greets and directs patients through the lab and gathers complete patient information necessary to complete the registration and accessioning of all procedures done in the area. May also perform point of care testing; ensures accuracy of results and Quality Control measures by maintaining equipment and instruments. Follows policy for chain of custody record keeping for pre-employment urine drug screen collections.

Minimum Qualifications

• For Hire: High school diploma or GED is required. At least 1 year of relevant experience is required. Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification is preferred, but not required.
• On going: Maintains certification status (if applicable); meets mandatory education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required meeting essential job functions.

Additional Information

Minimum Qualifications

• For Hire: High school diploma or GED is required. At least 1 year of relevant experience is required. Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification is preferred, but not required.
• On going: Maintains certification status (if applicable); meets mandatory education and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required meeting essential job functions.

Location

Ackerman Rd, 680 (2434)

Position Type

Intermittent

Scheduled Hours

0.2

Shift

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.