Phlebotomist - Outpatient

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a phlebotomist to support outpatient service centers around the Greater Columbus Area, including Ross Heart Hospital and related Outpatient Care locations. Hours may vary by site to meet patient service needs.

The phlebotomist will collect specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture, label and process samples, and dispatch to testing locations, with potential point-of-care testing where applicable and training others as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Label and process specimens with accuracy.
• Enter test requisitions and assist with patient registration and accessioning.
• Perform point-of-care testing where applicable and ensure quality control.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

Specimen processing

Patient interactions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Tools

Phlebotomy techniques

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.

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.