Quest Diagnostics is hiring: Phlebotomist II Float in Berkeley

Job Title

Phlebotomist II Float – Berkeley, CA

Shift and Location

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, rotational weekends.

Pay

Hourly rate: $26.35 – $30.66. Salary based on experience, education, certifications, and organizational factors. Eligible for annual performance bonus.

Key Requirements

• State phlebotomy license is required (Quest does not accept NHA licenses in CA, WA, NV).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training such as medical assistant or paramedic preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
• Three years of phlebotomy experience, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
• Minimum two years in a Patient Service Center environment preferred.
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment preferred.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assign a territory to cover phlebotomy duties within a Patient Service Center, doctor's office, or as business needs dictate.
• Draw quality blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for lab testing.
• Collect specimens according to established procedures, including drug screens, biometric screening, and insurance exams.
• Enter billing information and collect payment when required.
• Coach, mentor, instruct, and act as a resource advisor for new employees; serve as point of contact to staff on site and provide regular input to the group lead or supervisor.
• Travel to additional doctor’s office or Patient Service Center sites when needed.

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for full‑time employees (30+ hours).
• Best‑in‑class well‑being programs.
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program – Blueprint for Wellness®.
• HealthyMINDS mental health program.
• Vacation and health/flex time.
• Six holidays plus one “MyDay” off.
• FinFit financial coaching and services.
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Life and disability insurance, plus buy‑up option.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Annual incentive plans.
• Matching gifts program.
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• And so much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Quest Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer. We provide opportunities regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Quest believes that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to the following job duties: accessing company property, information, assets and products including sensitive information; accessing customer data or confidential information; and partnering and regularly working with or supervising other Quest employees and interacting with Quest customers.

About the Team

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

Senior Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories