Phlebotomist - Part-Time Intermittent

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values: Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused) Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent) Value Driven Innovative (Yes Before No) Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

What you’ll do at DBH :
· Collects blood samples for laboratory analysis for COBH patients
· Performs venipuncture using established phlebotomy procedures to collect blood specimens on patient or staff as requested by medical staff
· Maintains patient testing records per established regulations (e.g. Joint Commission, CMS…)
· Enters records into appropriate logs (e.g. daily electronic log, testing facility records …)
· Properly labels specimen collected
· Ensures safety of patient and self by using personal protective equipment and following established phlebotomy safety procedures
· Prepares reports from all record types for performance improvement initiatives.
· Receives, reviews and delivers lab reports to units for appropriate review and placement in medical records.
· Processes and prepares samples for clinical laboratory analysis
· Completes necessary paperwork to safely and legally transport samples to appropriate outside laboratories or for pick-u T his position in an Intermittent Appointment it will work a maximum of 1000 hour in a fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). It does not have a set schedule and will work weekends, mainly Saturdays. Other hours may be assigned as needed. This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union) , with a pay range of 27 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule . This position is located at COBH, 2200 W. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43223.

Requirements

• 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in collecting medical data from persons, determining acceptability of potential blood donors, reading blood pressure & venipuncture or venipuncture/phlebotomy.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood samples for laboratory analysis for COBH patients
• Performs venipuncture using established phlebotomy procedures to collect blood specimens on patient or staff as requested by medical staff
• Maintains patient testing records per established regulations (e.g. Joint Commission, CMS…)
• Enters records into appropriate logs (e.g. daily electronic log, testing facility records …)
• Properly labels specimen collected
• Ensures safety of patient and self by using personal protective equipment and following established phlebotomy safety procedures
• Prepares reports from all record types for performance improvement initiatives.
• Receives, reviews and delivers lab reports to units for appropriate review and placement in medical records.
• Processes and prepares samples for clinical laboratory analysis
• Completes necessary paperwork to safely and legally transport samples to appropriate outside laboratories or for pick-u

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees