Phlebotomist - Outpatient

Wexner Medical Center; Powell (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH is seeking a Patient Service Technician to perform specimen collection (venipuncture and capillary puncture), labeling, processing, and requisition entry. The role includes greeting and directing patients, assisting with registration, and training others in collection techniques.

Occasional point-of-care testing may be required, with adherence to quality control and chain-of-custody policies. Background check and drug screen may be necessary after offer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification preferred, but not required.
• Final candidates subject to background check; drug screen or physical may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Label and process specimens and dispatch to testing locations.
• Enter test requisitions and assist with patient registration and accessioning.
• Provide training to others in collection techniques.
• May perform point-of-care testing and maintain equipment/quality control.
• Follow chain of custody requirements for pre-employment drug screening.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

Training others

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

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, Hilliard, and Grove City Lab, hours may vary per site to accommodate each outpatient location’s operational and patient service needs, and may include occasional weekend shifts based on patient volume and service requirements. Job functions include but are not limited to specimen collection, specimen processing, and point of care/specimen testing (where applicable).

Position Summary

The patient service technician (PST) 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.

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.