Phlebotomist- Outpatient - IRP

The Ohio State University; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Phlebotomist- Outpatient for the IRP at University Hospital's Outpatient Customer Service. The PST performs venipuncture and capillary collection, labels specimens, and dispatches them for testing across multiple outpatient sites in the Greater Columbus Area.

Responsibilities include patient check-in, obtaining complete information for accessioning, and ensuring quality control.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Label and process specimens and dispatch to testing locations.
• Greet and direct patients, gather information for registration and accessioning.
• May perform point-of-care testing and ensure quality control.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

Specimen labeling

Specimen processing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Title:

Phlebotomist- Outpatient - IRP

Department:

University Hospital | Outpatient Customer Service

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.

Additional Information:

Minimum Qualifications

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

Location:

Ackerman Rd, 680 (2434)

Position Type:

Intermittent

Scheduled Hours:

0.2

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.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.