Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions is hiring: Phlebotomy Technician (#42161) i

Overview

Join to apply for the Phlebotomy Technician (#42161) role at Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions.

Base pay range: $23.00/hr - $28.00/hr. The actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood and/or perform POC as assigned.
• Cleans and restocks POC supplies and prepares phlebotomy carts/trays.
• Assists coworkers with draws and POC testing.
• Draws venous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric patients using proper aseptic collection techniques.
• Draws and delivers blood work (stat, timed, routine) within established departmental policy time frames.
• Draws venous and capillary blood into proper tubes and culture vials according to the purpose for which the blood is to be tested.
• Performs and processes all POC tests on patients ranging from newborn to geriatrics.
• Completes clerical functions associated with POC testing documents.
• Reports incidents/issues regarding patients or employees timely to group leader or supervisor.
• Reports supply needs and equipment defects in a timely fashion.
• Logs refrigerator temperatures daily and reports if out of range to group leader or supervisor.
• Travels and performs phlebotomy duties and POC testing at health fairs and PSA testing sites and delivers specimens to laboratory.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and tailors care to those needs (age, culture, language, hearing, and/or visually impaired, etc.) and communicates with patients at their level.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the clinics Organizational Competencies.

Knowledge, Education, And Skills Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Physical Requirements

• Lift light to moderately heavy objects; occasional to frequent lifting as described.
• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods; requires long hours of eye and hand coordination.
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with the dominant hand.
• Position requires travel.
• Extensive use of phone and PC.
• Fine dexterity, balance, and coordination; ability to walk, bend, kneel, push/pull, reach, and twist.

Required Certification/Licensing

Not applicable.

Seniorities

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care