Phlebotomist- Outpatient - IRP

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Phlebotomist- Outpatient for the University Hospital | Outpatient Customer Service. The PST will collect specimens, label and process them, and dispatch to the correct testing locations while maintaining accuracy and workflow across multiple outpatient sites in the Greater Columbus Area.

The role may include point of care testing and requires attention to quality control and specimen integrity.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary puncture for specimen collection.
• Labels and processes specimens accurately for testing.
• Dispatches specimens to appropriate testing locations and tracks chain of custody.
• May perform point of care testing and ensures quality control procedures.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification

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.