Quest Diagnostics is hiring: Sr. Phlebotomy Technician in Faribault

Overview

Sr. Phlebotomy Technician - Faribault, MN - Monday-Friday (Rotational Weekends) Shift 6:45am-8:30pm. The Tech, Patient Service – Sr assists the supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the department. This position is responsible for the complete and continued workings of the phlebotomy department in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager. The Diagnostic Technician is responsible for accurately performing and processing electrocardiograms, draws intravenous and capillary blood from adults, infants, and children and all related functions.

Responsibilities

• Makes rounds on nursing care units and outpatient area to draw blood and/or perform EKGs as assigned
• Cleans and re-stocks EKG carts and prepares phlebotomy carts/tray after shift and as needed and returns all carts to G611
• Assists coworkers with draws and EKGs when complete with rounds
• Draws intravenous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques
• Draws and delivers (where applicable) all blood work (stat, timed, routine) within established departmental policy time frames
• Draws intravenous 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 electrocardiograms on patients ranging from newborn to geriatrics
• Demonstrates correct placement of electrodes and all the elements of a 12 lead ECG including but not limited to the recognition of artifacts
• Completes clerical functions associated with ECG reports (to include transmission and charging only)
• Signs out and returns all equipment in good repair
• Reports incidents/issues regarding patients, nursing staff, or employees timely to Supervisor and/or Manager
• Reports supply needs and equipment defects in a timely fashion
• Logs refrigerator temperatures daily and reports if falls out range to Supervisor and/or Manager
• Travels and performs phlebotomy duties, as needed, at health fairs, skilled nursing facilities, and PSA testing sites and delivers specimens to laboratory
• Lifts a minimum of 20 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• Successful completion of a blood drawing educational program and written phlebotomy examination
• Completion of EKG educational program with basic knowledge of arrhythmia
• 3 years of progressive, accomplished experience in EKG and phlebotomy

Preferred Work Experience

• A.D. preferred
• 1 year of prior experience in EKG or graduate of EKG technical/Medical Assistant training program

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Standing at a minimum of 6 hours per day

Knowledge

• The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English

Skills

• N/A

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

License/Certifications

ASPT Certified EKG Technician (CET); Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) (Required)

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About The Team

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

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