Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) pre-tax/match

Education assistance through MyQuest

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Phlebotomist I in Edison, NJ, for a Monday to Friday schedule from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM with rotational weekends. This hospital-based role at JFK requires collecting specimens, verifying orders, and data entry, with opportunities for annual bonus compensation.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, medical training preferred, and phlebotomy certification where applicable. English communication is essential for the team and patient interactions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical training such as medical assistant or paramedic preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in CA, NV, and WA.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures; includes drug screens and biometric exams.
• Administer oral solutions according to training.
• Verify orders using lab technology systems and client contact.
• Navigate computers and enter data accurately.
• Obtain billing information and collect payments per policy.
• Process specimens: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, and transport prep.
• Perform non-patient facing duties: inventory, stocking, sanitizing, filing, phones, email.
• Maintain phlebotomy logs and complete training timely.

Skills

Data entry

Computer skills

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training (medical assistant or paramedic) preferred

Phlebotomy certification preferred (CA/NV/WA exception)

Tools

Lab technology systems

Job description

Job Description

Phlebotomist I - Edison, NJ, Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, with rotational weekends

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Phlebotomist I in Edison, NJ. This role is a hospital-based position at JFK.

Pay range: $22.80 - $24.45 / 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

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

• 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 specimens according to established procedures. This includes, but not limited to: 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.

About The Team

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

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