Phlebotomist - IRP - Outpatient Customer Service

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Phlebotomist IRP 2 to join the James | Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza Lab outpatient team in Columbus. You will perform venipuncture, capillary collection, specimen labeling, processing, and preliminary testing as required by the center.

You will greet patients, verify information, and ensure accurate registration and specimen handling. The role emphasizes quality control, adherence to policies, and teamwork in a busy clinical laboratory setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture for specimen collection.
• Label specimens and process them for testing.
• Dispatch specimens to testing locations and enter test requisitions.
• Greet and direct patients through the lab and collect complete patient information.
• Maintain quality control and ensure accuracy of results; follow chain of custody for urine drug screens if applicable.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title:Phlebotomist - IRP - Outpatient Customer ServiceDepartment:James | Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza Lab

Scope of Position

The Phlebotomist IRP 2 will provide primary support to the Stefanie Spielman Breast Cancer Center (SSCBC) Outpatient Services Center, and secondary support to ancillary laboratory locations as needed. The Phlebotomist IRP 2 job functions include but are not limited to specimen collection, specimen processing, and point of care/specimen testing (where applicable).

The SSCBC Laboratory provides comprehensive, time sensitive laboratory services to patients with a variety of diagnoses or admission/discharge criteria. The lab provides training for residents, new staff and medical technology students. The laboratory is staffed 10 hours per day, Monday through Friday with hours varying according to workflow and holidays.

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist IRP 2 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.

Ongoing: 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.

FUNCTION: Clinical Laboratories

SUB-FUNCTION: Lab Services

Band: Individual Contributor- Clinical

Level: T2 Experienced

JOB PROFILE TITLE: Phlebotomist 2

BUSINESS TITLE: Patient Services Technician

Additional Information:Location:Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center (0874)Position Type:IntermittentScheduled Hours:0.2Shift: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.

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