Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics; Southbury (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical and dental & vision for

Well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness health program

Mental health program healthyMINDS

Vacation and time off

401(k) match up to 5% after 12 months

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

Matching gifts program

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Southbury, CT is seeking a Phlebotomist I to join our team. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with rotational weekends. Pay range is $21.60–$23.15 per hour, with potential annual bonus based on performance.

Responsibilities include collecting specimens, labeling, processing, and data entry, as well as maintaining logs and following departmental policies. The role requires clear English communication and prior phlebotomy or medical training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent 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, including drug screens and biometric screenings.
• Administer oral solutions according to training.
• Research test/client information and verify orders using lab systems and client contact.
• Navigate a computer and enter data accurately.
• Obtain identification and enter billing information; collect payments per policy.
• Process specimens: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing, and transport preparation.
• Perform non-patient facing duties: inventory, stocking, sanitizing, filing, phones, and email.
• Maintain phlebotomy logs and comply with departmental policies.
• Complete online and in-person training courses in a timely manner.

Skills

Keyboard/data entry

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic

Phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Phlebotomist I - Southbury, CT, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with 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.

Job Description

Phlebotomist I - Southbury, CT, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with 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

• 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.

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.