Phlebotomist II — Patient-Focused Draws & Data Entry

Quest Diagnostics; Covington (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Medical

401(k) match

Education assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Phlebotomist II in Covington, LA, with Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM hours and rotating weekend coverage. The pay starts at about $20 per hour, with potential bonuses based on performance.

The role involves specimen collection, data entry, and adherence to lab procedures to ensure accuracy and patient safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; phlebotomy certification is preferred though not always required.

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.

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

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Job description

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Phlebotomist II in Covington, LA, with Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM hours and rotating weekend coverage. The pay starts at about $20 per hour, with potential bonuses based on performance.

The role involves specimen collection, data entry, and adherence to lab procedures to ensure accuracy and patient safety. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent; phlebotomy certification is preferred though not always required.