Phlebotomist I - Hospital

MaineGuide; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics in Presque Isle, ME is seeking a Phlebotomist I for a hospital-based, on-call role to support patient testing through specimen collection and accurate data entry in lab systems.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent; phlebotomy certification preferred (required in some states); one year phlebotomy experience preferred; strong English communication and on-site availability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens per procedures (drug screens, biometric screening).
• Administer oral solutions per training.
• Verify orders using lab systems and client contact.
• Navigate computer and enter data accurately.
• Obtain ID and enter billing info; collect payments per policy.
• Process specimens: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, transport prep.
• Handle non-patient tasks: inventory, stocking, sanitizing, filing, phones.
• Follow departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist with statistics and data submissions.
• Maintain phlebotomy and temperature logs.
• Complete training courses timely.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred

Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Job description

Job Description

Phlebotomist I - Hospital - Presque Isle, ME, On-Call

Quest Diagnostics is hiring a Phlebotomist I in Presque Isle, 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:

Quest Diagnostics provides employees the opportunity to invest in the future through a 401(k) Plan with eligibility for all employees after one month, and after one year, a fully vested company match up to 5% of pay.

On-call employees are eligible for:

• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service

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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