Phlebotomist I - Hospital

Maine Tech Hub; Ellsworth (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k)

Vacation and Flex Time

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Phlebotomist I in Ellsworth, ME. This hospital-based role is at Northern Lights Hospital, with Monday to Friday shifts and hours that may vary from early morning to early evening.

The candidate will collect specimens, enter data accurately, and follow established procedures. A high school diploma is required; phlebotomy certification is preferred, and one year of phlebotomy experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures.
• Administer oral solutions according to established training.
• Research test/client information and confirm and verify all orders using lab technology systems.
• Ability to navigate a computer and accurately enter data.
• Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required.
• 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 phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and frequency-based logs (e.g., maintenance, temperature).
• 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

Tools

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

at Quest Diagnostics Inc in EllsworthEllsworth, Maine, United States

Job Description

Job Description

Phlebotomist I - Hospital - Ellsworth, ME, Monday to Friday, hours may vary between 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, with rotational weekends
Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Phlebotomist I in Ellsworth, ME. This role is a hospital-based position at Northern Lights Hospital.

Pay range: Minimum of $18.51+ per 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
• 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

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.

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