Phlebotomy Technician
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Faribault, MN, United States
Phlebotomy Technician - Faribault, MN
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with rotational weekends.
Pay range:
$23.00 - $28.00 per hour. Employees may be eligible for shift differential: 10% for some or all hours on second shift, 15% for some or all hours on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
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
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
Collect 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 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 of 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.
Contacts
Regular contact with clinic personnel, patients and visitors.
Qualifications
Required Work Experience
1 year phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
Keyboard/data entry experience.
Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.
Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record, if applicable.
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.
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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Schedule: Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM, with rotational weekends.
Pay range:
$23.00 - $28.00 per hour. Employees may be eligible for shift differential: 10% for some or all hours on second shift, 15% for some or all hours on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.
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
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
Collect 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 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 of 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.
Contacts
Regular contact with clinic personnel, patients and visitors.
Qualifications
Required Work Experience
1 year phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
Keyboard/data entry experience.
Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.
Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record, if applicable.
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.
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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