Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

Best-in-class well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Bethel, CT is hiring a Phlebotomist I. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM with rotational weekends. Starting pay ranges from $22.80 to $24.45 per hour, with eligibility for annual bonus based on performance and organizational factors.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, data entry, and ensuring proper test orders and patient information. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, basic medical training preferred, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in CA, NV, WA.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures.
• Administer oral solutions according to established training.
• Research test/client information and verify orders in lab systems.
• Navigate a computer and enter data accurately.
• Obtain identification and enter billing information; collect payments per policy.
• Process and prepare specimens for transport (labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing).
• Perform non-patient facing duties: inventory, stock supplies, sanitize, file, answer phones, email.
• Read, understand and comply with departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist with compilation and submission of statistics and data.

Skills

English communication

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training (medical assistant or paramedic) preferred

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Tools

Lab technology systems

Job description

Phlebotomist I - Bethel, CT, Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with rotational weekends

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:

• 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:

Job Accountabilities (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.

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