Sr. Phlebotomy Technician (#39138) Job at Quest Diagnostics Employer Solutions i

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Base pay range

$25.00/hr - $30.00/hr

Overview

The Sr. Patient Services Tech assists the supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the department. This position is responsible for accurately performing and processing Point of Care Testing (POC), venous and capillary blood collection from adults, infants, and children and all related functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares staff schedule to provide adequate coverage and updates changes daily.
• Ensures equitable distribution of workload.
• Troubleshoots and resolves issues with technicians, clinic staff, etc., as needed in conjunction with the Supervisor.
• Monitors to ensure work is being performed efficiently.
• Establishes in conjunction with the Supervisor an onboarding program for new employees.
• Performs phlebotomy and POC testing as needed.
• Maintains drawing and POC testing carts/trays with necessary supplies.
• Maintains all necessary supplies and places orders in a timely fashion. Displays need for cost-effectiveness in the use of supplies and materials.
• Sorts timed specimen requisitions and distributes them according to unit assignments as necessary.
• Obtains specimens, requisitions, draws blood or performs POC tests as needed.
• 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.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the clinic’s Organizational Competencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of progressive, accomplished experience in POC and phlebotomy preferred.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
• Required Certification/Licensing: Not applicable.

Knowledge, Education And Skills Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of progressive, accomplished experience in POC and phlebotomy preferred.
• 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. Weight range: 1 to 15 pounds frequently; 16 to 25 pounds occasionally; 26 to 40 pounds seldom; 41+ pounds require 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 the dominant hand frequently to constantly throughout the day.
• Position requires travel.
• Extensive use of phone and PC.
• Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness.
• Talking; Walking; Balancing; Bending/kneeling; Pushing/pulling; Reaching/twisting.

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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