Phlebotomist - Outpatient

Wexner Medical Center; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and capillary collection across the Greater Columbus Area outpatient service centers. You will label, process, and dispatch specimens, ensuring accuracy and quality of results while supporting patient check-in and data collection at each site.

The role may include point-of-care testing where applicable and entails training others in phlebotomy techniques, with strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture specimen collection.
• Label and process specimens; dispatch to testing locations.
• Verify accuracy and quality of specimens; maintain QA measures.
• Train others in phlebotomy techniques.
• Enter test requisitions; greet and direct patients; gather registration data.
• Possibly perform point-of-care testing where applicable.
• Follow chain-of-custody requirements for urine drug screens during pre-employment.
• Adhere to policy and safety guidelines across sites within the Greater Columbus Area.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Scope of Position

The Outpatient Service Centers 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.

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.

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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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