Phlebotomist I
Quest Diagnostics
Summary
Required Education
Job description
Job Accountabilities (Responsibilities)
- Collect specimens according to established procedures, including drug screens, biometric screening and insurance exams.
- Administer oral solutions according to established training.
- Research test/client information and confirm and verify all written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems, Client contact, and approved tools.
- Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data is a requirement to be successful in this role.
- Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
- Processing specimens including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and preparing for transport as required by test order.
- Perform all non-patient facing duties, including inventory, stock supplies, sanitizing, filing, answering phones and utilizing email as appropriate.
- Read, understand and comply with departmental policies, protocols and procedures.
- Assist with compilation and submission of statistics and data when required.
- Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs.
- Complete online and in person training courses timely.
Qualifications
Required Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
- Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
Work Experience
- One year phlebotomy experience preferred.
- Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.
- Keyboard/data entry experience.
The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Keyboard/data entry experience
- Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data
- Ability to effectively communicate in English
- Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred
- Phlebotomy certification preferred
- One year phlebotomy experience preferred
- Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Well-being programs
- Health assessment program
- Mental health program
- Vacation & Flex Time
- 6 Holidays plus MyDay
- Financial coaching
- 401(k) Matching
- Roth IRA
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Annual incentive plans
- Matching gifts program
- Education assistance
Company overview
Quest Diagnostics is a leading provider of diagnostic information services, operating one of the largest clinical laboratory networks in the United States. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Secaucus, New Jersey, the company offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic testing services including routine blood tests, genetic testing, molecular diagnostics, and anatomic pathology. Quest serves approximately one-third of American adults and physicians annually through its network of approximately 2,250 patient service centers and extensive outreach operations. The company processes over 500,000 test requests daily, providing critical data that helps healthcare providers make informed decisions about patient care. Quest Diagnostics has been at the forefront of diagnostic innovation, developing advanced testing capabilities for cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, and neurological disorders. The company plays a vital role in public health through its participation in disease surveillance and population health management initiatives.