Phlebotomist - IRP - Outpatient Customer Service

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

State retirement plan or equivalent

Job summary

The Phlebotomist IRP 2 at the Stefanie Spielman Breast Cancer Center (SSCBC) Outpatient Services Center performs venipuncture and capillary collections, labels and processes specimens, and dispatches them to testing locations. It may involve point-of-care testing and training others in these techniques, ensuring accuracy and quality control of results.

The SSCBC Laboratory provides comprehensive, time-sensitive services; the lab operates about 10 hours daily, Monday through Friday, with hours

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Labels and processes specimens; dispatches to appropriate testing locations.
• Gathers complete patient information for registration and accessioning.
• May perform point-of-care testing; ensures accuracy of results and quality control.
• Trains others in collection techniques and maintains chain-of-custody records.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist - IRP - Outpatient

Customer Service Department: 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.

Job Classification

FUNCTION: Clinical LaboratoriesSUB-FUNCTION: Lab ServicesBand: Individual Contributor- Clinical Level: T2 Experienced

Job Profile

Job Profile Title: Phlebotomist 2Business 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.

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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