Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Middletown, CT is seeking a Phlebotomist I for a Monday to Friday shift from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and every other Saturday 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The role collects specimens, administers oral solutions, and uses lab systems to verify orders.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; medical training preferred. Phlebotomy certification is preferred and may be required in certain states.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical training preferred; phlebotomy certification preferred or required in some states.
• Experience in customer service is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures (drug screens, biometric screening, insurance exams).
• Administer oral solutions per training.
• Verify orders using lab systems and client contact.
• Navigate computer systems and accurately enter data.
• Enter billing information and collect payments per policy.
• Process specimens: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, transport prep.
• Perform non-patient facing duties: inventory, cleaning, filing, phones, emails.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist with statistics and data submission.
• Maintain phlebotomy logs and related records.
• Complete training courses timely.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training (medical assistant or paramedic) preferred

Job description

Job Description

Phlebotomist I - Middletown, CT, Monday to Friday, 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and every other Saturday 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Pay range: $21.60 - $23.15 / 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:

Part-time employees (29 hours or less per week) are eligible for:

• 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
• Annual incentive plans
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• and so much more!

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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