Phlebotomist II: Expert Specimen Collection & Data Entry

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Phlebotomist II to join our team. The role requires a state phlebotomy license and operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with rotational weekends.

Compensation ranges from $25.80 to $27.65 per hour, with the potential for annual bonus depending on performance. Responsibilities include collecting specimens, ensuring accurate data entry, and following all lab procedures and policies.

Qualifications

• Three years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric, and capillary collections.
• Keyboard/data entry experience.
• Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and clean driving record, if applicable.
• 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 written and electronic orders by utilizing lab technology systems.
• Navigate a computer and accurately enter data.
• Obtain identification and accurately enter billing information and collect payments when required, following corporate policies.
• Process specimens including labeling, centrifuging, aliquoting, freezing and preparing for transport as required.
• 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 (logs, temperature logs).
• Complete online and in-person training courses timely.

Skills

Data entry

Keyboarding

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Job description

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Phlebotomist II to join our team. The role requires a state phlebotomy license and operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with rotational weekends.

Compensation ranges from $25.80 to $27.65 per hour, with the potential for annual bonus depending on performance. Responsibilities include collecting specimens, ensuring accurate data entry, and following all lab procedures and policies.