Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics Careers; North Branford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision benefits

401(k) company match

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Careers seeks a Phlebotomist I for North Branford, CT with a rotating schedule and varied shifts. Responsibilities include collecting specimens, verifying orders, entering data, and maintaining logs. Some weekends may be required; English communication is essential.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, phlebotomy certification preferred, and one year of phlebotomy experience preferred. Benefits are described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in some states.
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Strong English communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to procedures (drug screens, biometric screening, etc.).
• Administer oral solutions as trained.
• Navigate lab systems to verify orders and enter data accurately.
• Maintain phlebotomy logs and complete training timely.
• Prepare specimens for transport and manage non-patient duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Customer service

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training (medical assistant or paramedic)

Job description

Phlebotomist I - North Branford, CT, Rotating Schedule, Monday, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday & Wednesday, 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursday, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, rotational weekends

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:

• Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
• Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 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
• 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.

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 71963
• Job Category Patient Services
• Posting Date 10/20/2026, 05:03 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 28 Branford Rd, North Branford, CT, 06471, US