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Phlebotomy Technician

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Minneapolis, MN, United States


Phlebotomy Technician - Saint Paul, MN
Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; with rotational weekends.

Pay range:

$23.00 - $28.00 / hour

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 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

6 Holidays plus 1 "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!

Responsibilities
Essential Generic Job Functions:

Collects blood and/or perform POC as assigned

Cleans and re‑stocks POC supplies and prepares phlebotomy carts/trays

Assists coworkers with draws and POC testing

Draws venous 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 venous 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 POC tests on patients ranging from newborn to geriatrics

Completes clerical functions associated with POC testing documents

Reports incidents/issues regarding patients or employees timely to group leader or supervisor

Reports supply needs and equipment defects in a timely fashion

Logs refrigerator temperatures daily and reports if falls out range to group leader or supervisor

Travels and performs phlebotomy duties and POC testing, as needed, at Health fairs and PSA testing sites and delivers specimens to laboratory

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 clinics Organizational Competencies

Qualifications
Contacts:

Regular contact with clinic personnel, patients and visitors

Physical Requirements

Lift light to moderately heavy objects. 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. Objects exceeding 41 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.

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

Position requires travel

Extensive use of phone and PC

Fine dexterity with hands/steadiness

Talking

Walking

Balancing

Bending/kneeling

Pushing/pulling

Reaching/twisting

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred

Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada and Washington

Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred
(None listed)

Required Certification/Licensing
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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

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