Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Annual health assessment program

Education assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Phlebotomist I. The role involves collecting specimens, administering solutions, and processing samples while ensuring data accuracy. Candidates must have a high school diploma, preferably with medical training and phlebotomy certification. The role requires excellent communication skills in English. This position offers competitive benefits including 401(k) and education assistance. Shift differentials apply for second and third shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.
• The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures.
• Administer oral solutions according to established training.
• Research test/client information and confirm all orders.
• Accurately enter data using lab technology systems.
• Process specimens including labeling and preparing for transport.
• Process 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.

Skills

Customer service in a retail or service environment

Keyboard/data entry experience

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant or paramedic training

Phlebotomy certification

Tools

Lab information systems

Job description

Phlebotomist I – Grand Rapids, MI

Every Wednesday and Friday with rotating Monday/Saturdays and Sundays, 2:15 PM to 10:45 PM.

Employee may be eligible to receive shift differential of 10% for some or all hours worked on second shift and 15% for some or all hours worked on third shift. Additional details on shift differential will be provided if an offer is extended.

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:

• Vacation and Health/Flex Time (part‑time employees scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week)
• 6 Holidays plus 1 “MyDay” off (if regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week)
• 401(k) pre‑tax and/or ROTH IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no‑cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures, including 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.
• Navigate a computer and accurately enter data.
• Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
• Process 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.
• 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.

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

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