Phlebotomist - Outpatient Customer Service

The Ohio State University • New Albany, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist works in outpatient service centers and performs specimen collection, processing, and, where applicable, point-of-care or specimen testing. Duties include collecting specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture, labeling and processing specimens, checking specimen accuracy and quality, and dispatching specimens to the appropriate testing locations. The position also enters test requisitions, greets and directs patients, and gathers the information needed to register and accession procedures. The role may include performing point-of-care testing and maintaining equipment and instruments to support accurate results and quality control. For pre-employment urine drug screen collections, the Phlebotomist follows chain-of-custody record-keeping policies. The position also includes training others in collection and processing techniques.

Outpatient service centers are located at sites around the Greater Columbus Area. Hours may vary by site to accommodate operational and patient-service needs. This position is located at Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany and is scheduled for 40 hours on first shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Maintain certification status if applicable and meet mandatory education and health surveillance requirements.
• Demonstrate competence in the technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required for essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Label and process specimens, verify their accuracy and quality, and dispatch them to appropriate testing locations.
• Enter test requisitions.
• Greet and direct patients through the laboratory and gather complete patient information for registration and accessioning.
• Perform point-of-care testing where applicable and maintain equipment and instruments to ensure accurate results and quality control.
• Follow chain-of-custody record-keeping policies for pre-employment urine drug screen collections.
• Train others in specimen collection and processing techniques.
• Maintain applicable certification status and meet mandatory education and health surveillance requirements.
• Demonstrate competence in the technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required for essential job functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED