Phlebotomist I - Morning Shift, Specimen Collection

Quest Diagnostics; New London (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Phlebotomist I in Groton, CT, Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM with rotational weekends. The role includes specimen collection, data entry, and billing tasks, with a pay range of $21.60–$23.15 per hour.

The position emphasizes accurate order verification and adherence to departmental procedures. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, medical training preferred, and phlebotomy certification preferred with regional requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical training in medical assistant or paramedic preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred; required in CA, NV, WA.
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to established procedures (e.g., drug screens, biometric screening).
• Administer oral solutions as trained.
• Verify orders and patient data using lab systems and client contact.
• Navigate computers and enter data accurately.
• Obtain and enter billing information and collect payments per policy.
• Process specimens: labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, preparing for transport.

Skills

Phlebotomy

English communication

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training (medical assistant or paramedic) preferred

Phlebotomy certification preferred (CA/NV/WA required)

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Phlebotomist I in Groton, CT, Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM with rotational weekends. The role includes specimen collection, data entry, and billing tasks, with a pay range of $21.60–$23.15 per hour.

The position emphasizes accurate order verification and adherence to departmental procedures. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, medical training preferred, and phlebotomy certification preferred with regional requirements.