Phlebotomist II

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Phlebotomist II to join our team at Quest Diagnostics. As a Phlebotomist II, you will be responsible for collecting blood samples from patients and preparing them for laboratory testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients using a variety of techniques, including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Prepare blood samples for laboratory testing by labeling, centrifuging, and splitting them as required.
• Enter patient registration and test order information into our laboratory information system.
• Process billing information and collect payments from patients as required.
• Perform departmental-related clerical duties, including data entry, inventory, and answering phones.

Requirements

• Three years of phlebotomy experience, including pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.
• Flexible and available based on staffing needs, including weekends, holidays, on-call, and overtime.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record (if applicable).

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in a Patient Service Center environment.
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment.

Physical and Mental Requirements

The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects. Objects in the weight range of 1 to 15 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects in the weight range of 16 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; and objects in the weight range of 26 to 40 pounds are seldom lifted and carried.

Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time; requires long hours of eye and hand coordination. Must be able to perform repetitive tasks with dominant hand frequently to constantly throughout the day.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision.
• Excellent phlebotomy skills, including pediatric and geriatric.
• Superior customer focus and ability to communicate openly and transparently with peers, supervisors, and patients.
• Ability to accelerate and embrace change throughout Quest.
• Knowledge of our business.

Education and Certifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Phlebotomy certification (required in certain states, e.g. California, Nevada, Washington, and Louisiana)

Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law.

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