Phlebotomist — Outpatient Lab & Patient Services

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Outpatient Customer Service team. The role involves drawing blood via venipuncture and capillary methods, labeling and processing specimens, and supporting registration and accessioning in a busy outpatient lab environment at the Lewis Center site.

Responsibilities include patient greeting and information gathering, potential point-of-care testing, and ensuring quality control.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Label and process specimens and dispatch to testing locations.
• Train others in collection and processing techniques.
• Enter test requisitions and greet/direct patients through the lab.
• Gather complete patient information for registration and accessioning.
• May perform point-of-care testing; ensure QC and equipment maintenance.
• Follow chain-of-custody procedures for pre-employment urine drug screens.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Phlebotomy

Job description

The Ohio State University is seeking a Phlebotomist for the Outpatient Customer Service team. The role involves drawing blood via venipuncture and capillary methods, labeling and processing specimens, and supporting registration and accessioning in a busy outpatient lab environment at the Lewis Center site.

Responsibilities include patient greeting and information gathering, potential point-of-care testing, and ensuring quality control.