Phlebotomy Technician (#41845) Job at Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions in Sa

Overview

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Location: St. Paul, MN (as referenced in the listing).

Base pay range

$23.00/hr - $28.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Collects blood and/or perform POC as assigned
• Cleans and re-stocks 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 (where applicable) all blood work (stat, timed, routine) within established department policy timeframes
• 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 falls out of range to group leader or supervisor
• Travels and performs phlebotomy duties and POC testing, as needed, at health fairs and PSA testing sites and delivers specimens to laboratory
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.)
• Adheres to the standards identified in the clinic's Organizational Competencies

Contacts

Regular contact with clinic personnel, patients and visitors

Physical Requirements

• Lift light to moderately heavy objects. Weight range 1 to 15 pounds lifted/carries frequently; 16 to 25 pounds occasionally; 26 to 40 pounds seldom; over 41 pounds not to be lifted without assistance
• 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 dominant hand frequently
• Position requires travel
• Extensive use of phone and PC
• Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness
• Talking
• Walking
• Balancing
• Bending/kneeling
• Pushing/pulling
• Reaching/twisting

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

Required Certification/Licensing

Not applicable

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care