Phlebotomist I: Collect Specimens & Build Healthcare Skills

Quest Diagnostics; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Best-in-class well-being programs

Blueprint for Wellness health program

Mental health program healthyMINDS

Vacation and time off

6 Holidays + 1 MyDay

401(k) company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Annual incentive plans

Education assistance

Career advancement

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Crestview, FL is seeking a Phlebotomist I to join the laboratory team. This role collects specimens, performs basic testing assistance, and maintains accurate records while ensuring patient safety and quality standards.

Typical schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM with rotational weekends; pay starts at $20 per hour, plus eligibility for annual bonus. Strong data entry and English communication required; phlebotomy training or certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in CA, NV, and WA.

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.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Job description

Quest Diagnostics in Crestview, FL is seeking a Phlebotomist I to join the laboratory team. This role collects specimens, performs basic testing assistance, and maintains accurate records while ensuring patient safety and quality standards.

Typical schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM with rotational weekends; pay starts at $20 per hour, plus eligibility for annual bonus. Strong data entry and English communication required; phlebotomy training or certification preferred.