Phlebotomist - Outpatient

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University Outpatient Lab Services in Columbus is seeking a phlebotomist to collect specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture, label and process specimens, and dispatch to testing locations. You will greet patients, gather required information, and ensure quality control.

The role may include point of care testing and training others in collection techniques. Responsibilities include performing test requisition entry, maintaining chain-of-custody records for drug screens, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification is preferred, but not required.
• Maintains certification status and health surveillance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Label and process specimens and dispatch to testing locations.
• Greet and direct patients through the lab and gather registration data.
• May perform point of care testing and conduct quality control.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

**Scope of Position** The Outpatient Laboratory Services 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:Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany (1027)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **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.***