Phlebotomist I

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Wethersfield (CT); On-site; USD 26,849 - 29,687; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

A leading health diagnostics company based in Wethersfield, CT is seeking a Phlebotomist I to perform specimen collection and processing. The candidate should possess a high school diploma and ideally have medical training or phlebotomy certification. Responsibilities include accurately entering data, maintaining logs, and assisting with various non-patient facing duties. The role comes with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance from day one and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical training as a medical assistant or paramedic is preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred in certain states.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures.
• Administer oral solutions as per training.
• Verify written and electronic orders using lab technology.
• Accurately enter billing information and collect payments.
• Process specimens including labeling and preparing for transport.
• Maintain phlebotomy logs and complete training courses timely.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical assistant or paramedic training

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Phlebotomist I - Wethersfield, CT - Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM (Rotational Weekends)

Pay Range: $19.49 - $21.55 / 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

• 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.

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