Phlebotomy Technician

Quest Diagnostics; Forest Lake (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomy Technician to join their team in Forest Lake, MN. This role involves performing essential tasks such as drawing blood and conducting electrocardiograms for patients of all ages. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and a solid understanding of blood drawing techniques. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Education assistance

Annual health assessment program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career advancement opportunities

Vacation and Health/Flex Time

Employee stock purchase plan

Life and disability insurance

Mental health program

Qualifications

• High school diploma with knowledge of arrhythmias and blood drawing.
• 1 year experience in ECG or completion of ECG technical training.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood and perform ECGs on patients of all ages.
• Clean and restock ECG carts and assist coworkers.
• Report incidents and supply needs in a timely manner.

Skills

Blood Drawing

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Patient Communication

Aseptic Techniques

Education

High School Diploma

Blood Drawing Educational Program

Job description

Overview

Phlebotomy Technician - Forest Lake, MN - Monday-Friday 6:45AM-5:30PM (Rotational Weekends)

The Patient Service Tech is responsible for accurately performing and processing electrocardiograms, draws intravenous and capillary blood from adults, infants, and children and all related functions.

Pay Range: $23.00 - $28.00 / 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• Annual incentive plans• Matching gifts program• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education• Career advancement opportunities• and so much more!

Responsibilities

• Makes rounds on nursing care units to draw blood and/or perform ECGs as assigned
• Cleans and re-stocks ECG carts and prepares phlebotomy carts/tray after shift and as needed and returns all carts to 5 Main Room 5645.
• Assists coworkers with draws and EKGs when complete with rounds.
• Draws intravenous or capillary blood from newborn through geriatric aged patients using proper aseptic collection techniques.
• Draws and delivers (where applicable) all blood work (stat, timed, routine) within established departmental policy time frames.
• Draws intravenous and capillary blood into proper tubes and culture vials according to the purpose for which the blood is to be tested.
• Performs and processes all electrocardiograms on patients ranging from newborn to geriatrics.
• Demonstrates correct placement of electrodes and all the elements of a 12 lead ECG including but not limited to the recognition of artifacts (electrical, muscle, etc.)
• Completes clerical functions associated with ECG reports (to include transmission and charging only).
• Signs out and returns all equipment in good repair.
• Performs Collection Rending report after rounds and follows up on patients not collected. Submits signed off report to coordinator.
• Reports incidents/issues regarding patients, nursing staff, or employees timely to Coordinator and or Section Head.
• Reports supply needs and equipment defects in a timely fashion.
• Logs refrigerator temperatures daily and reports if falls out range to Coordinator or Section Head.
• Travels and performs phlebotomy duties, as needed, at Health fairs, Skilled Nursing Facilities, and PSA testing sites and delivers specimens to laboratory.
• Lifts a minimum of 20 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 4 hours a day.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent with basic knowledge of arrhythmias and completion of a blood drawing educational program. 1 year of prior experience in ECG or graduate of ECG technical/Medical Assistant training program.

Preferred Work Experience:

• N/A

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• N/A

Knowledge/Skills:

• Regular contact with Medical Center personnel, patients and visitors.
• The position requires the ability to effectively communicate in English.

EDUCATION High School Diploma or EquivalentLICENSECERTIFICATIONS

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

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EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.