Phlebotomist- Outpatient - IRP

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Patient Service Technician (PST) for its Outpatient Service Centers across the Greater Columbus Area. The PST will perform venipuncture and capillary collection, label and process specimens, and dispatch them to correct testing locations, while training others and handling test requisitions.

The role may include point of care testing and requires attention to patient information accuracy, quality control, and chain of custody

Formación

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification is preferred, but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture for specimen collection.
• Label and process specimens and dispatch to testing locations.
• Train others in specimen collection and processing techniques.
• Enter test requisitions and assist with patient registration and accessioning.
• Perform point of care testing where applicable and ensure quality control.
• Maintain chain of custody for pre-employment urine drug screens and gather patient information.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Medical assisting

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification

Descripción del empleo

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 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

High school diploma or GED is required. Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification is preferred, but not required.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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.